Appendix C

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

Appendix C: Windows

XP Wireless Zero

Configuration

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

If your computer is running Windows XP, then this choice will be available. If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to control the Adapter, instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor, then right-click on the Wireless Network Monitor and select .

NOTE: If you have WPA2 Wireless Security, refer to Update for Windows XP (KB893357) on the microsoft.com website to be able to connect correctly.

Wireless Network Monitor

Use Windows XP Configuration

If you want to switch back to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor.

Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor

NOTE: For more information on Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to Windows Help.

1.After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon appears in your computer’s system tray. Double-click the icon.

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon

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

If your network does not have wireless security enabled, go to step 3.

If your network does have wireless security enabled, go to step 4.

NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 are for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed.

Available Wireless Network

3.If your network does not have wireless security enabled, click Connect Anyway to connect the Adapter to your network.

No Wireless Security

4.If your network uses wireless security WEP, enter the WEP Key used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses wireless security WPA Personal, enter the Passphrase used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect.

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