Linksys WMP55AG manual Instant Wireless Series, Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

Instant Wireless® Series

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in con- figuration tool. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter.

1. A f t e r i n s t a l l i n g t h e
Adapter, the Windows XP
W i r e l e s s Z e r o
Configuration icon will
appear in your computer’s
system tray. Double-click	Figure 4-6
the icon.

Note: These instructions are for Windows XP with Service Pack 1 installed.

If you have not installed Service Pack 1, select the network you want, and click the Connect button. If the network has WEP encryption enabled, enter the WEP key in the Network key field, and then click the Connect button.

2.The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want.

If this network has WEP encryption disabled, go to Step 3.

If this network does not have WEP encryption enabled, then Figure 4-7 will appear. Make sure the box next to Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure is checked. Then click the Connect button, and go to Step 4.

Figure 4-7

Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter

3.If WEP is enabled, the screen in Figure 4-8 will appear. Enter the WEP key of your wireless net- work in the Network key field, and re-enter it in the Confirm network key field. Then click Connect, and go to Step 4.

Figure 4-8

4.The screen in Figure 4-9 will appear if your con- nection is active.

Figure 4-9

For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click Start and then Help and Support. Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided, and press the Enter key.

Congratulations! The installation of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G

PCI Adapter is complete.

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