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How to Connect
a Computer to a Secure Wireless Network using Windows® XP to
surf (browse) the Internet (part 2)
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| Security Note: You
will definitely want to have a good firewall such as ZoneAlarm or
ZoneAlarm Pro (www.zonelabs.com) installed and turned ON and/or setup
your router's firewall, to minimize hacker attacks from the Internet.
The Windows XP Service Pack 2 Firewall is turned on by default and
should definitely be left that way, if you don't have any other Firewall.
You should only turn it off, if you use a more advanced Firewall. |
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 Step
1: Ensure your computer is turned on
(If using a wireless PCI card, make sure it is installed in the
computer while the computer is turned off.)
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Step
2: Ensure your wireless access point (wireless router) has a
Network Key already setup and
is connected to the cable modem or dsl modem and turned
on.
Note: You can configure most routers by typing http://192.168.0.1
or http://192.168.1.1 in the Web browser's (Internet Explorer,
Netscape, etc.) Address bar.
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included on the CD that came with your router) for information on
how to setup your particular router's network key or call your router's
manufacturer for assistance. |
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3: Ensure your Internet connection is functioning properly (Of
course the best way to test it, is with another computer that is already
connected wirelessly or an ethernet cable connection). |
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4: Ensure your wireless card or adapter is installed in your computer
and turned on. (Most newer notebooks
have built-in wireless adapters - ensure the wireless
switch that is physically located on the notebook is turned
on). |
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Note:
If the Wireless Connection icon (
or  )
does not appear in the System Tray (bottom-right portion of your screen,
where the time is displayed), your wireless switch is probably not
turned on or your wireless USB adapter is probably not plugged in
or the Wireless Connection is 'disabled'. Repeat steps 1 - 4, before
continuing. |
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| Setting up the wireless connection: |
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Step
5: With the right mouse button,
click on the Wireless Connection icon (
or ).
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Connect your computers together to backup or share your files between them.
It's easy, it's fast, and best of all, it's guaranteed to work or your money is refunded back to you! No corporate red-tape, no if, ands or buts. If the tutorial does not work to your satisfaction, just forward me a copy of your PayPal receipt, and within a day or two your refund will be issued. Your total satisfaction is what counts to me! So, go ahead and try the tutorial risk-free. |
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