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Modem and Network Connections

To Prepare for Connections

Before you can connect your notebook to an existing 802.11 wireless network, you need to configure the notebook for the specific wireless connection.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

You can connect to an access point that gives you access to a local area network, or you can connect directly to other computers in an “ad hoc” network.

Before you can connect your notebook to an existing 802.11 wireless network, you have to configure the notebook. For details on how to configure your notebook for wireless networking, open the Windows Help and Support Center and enter “wireless” as a search topic. This provides you with overviews, tutorials, articles, and step-by-step information on setting up your wireless device.

To check the status of your wireless connection, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections, then select the connection.

Checking the Wireless Connection Status

If you are within range of your wireless network, your notebook automatically connects. To check the status of your wireless connection, open Network and Internet Connections in Control Panel, then select the connection.

Creating a New Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network

You can set up a new network available to other local computers.

1.Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections.

2.Select the wireless connection to show its status, then select Properties.

3.On the Wireless Networks tab, select Add to create a new network.

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