Network Name (SSID)

Remove the rear cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

This ID is used as the default Network Name (SSID).

Configure the wireless communication settings on the computer and then establish a communication session between the computer and your Access Point. Refer to the manuals provided with your Wireless LAN PC Card or Wireless LAN Converter for the configuration procedure.

When you are done, check that an IP address is assigned to the computer. Although communication is possible from this state, for security reasons, be certain to perform the subsequent procedures to change the factory default settings.

The Network Name (SSID) may also be called ESSID or Network ID, depending on the particular device.

Encryption may also be called encoding or security depending on the particular device. When using the Windows XP operating system with a Wireless LAN PC Card, on the Start menu, click Connect to, Wireless Network Connection and make the communication settings that affect the connection to the Access Point from the dialog box that appears. If no Wireless Network Connection item can be found on the Start menu, click

Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connection and double-clickWireless Network Connection.

Access Point Settings

Procedure 4 - Installing the Utility Software

Install the Access Point Scan Utility to be able to detect the Access Point on the computer.

1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer to which the Wireless LAN Card or Wireless LAN Converter is connected.

2For computers running Windows Me or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.

For computers running Windows XP, click Start and select My Computer.

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