Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration - Linksys WUSB11 ver. 2.6 User Manual

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

Note for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configura-
tion tool. Use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the sys-
tem tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter.
1. After installing the Adapter,
the Windows XP Wireless
Zero Configuration icon
will appear in your comput-
er's system tray (see Figure
6-4). Double-click the icon.
Note: Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and screenshots 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 enabled, go to
step 3.
If this network does not
have WEP encryption
enabled, then Figure 6-5
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.
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Figure 6-4
Figure 6-5
Wireless USB Network Adapter
3. If WEP is enabled, the
screen in Figure 6-6 will
appear. Enter the WEP key
of your wireless network in
the Network key field, and
re-enter it in the Confirm
network key field. Then click
the Connect button, and go
to step 4.
Note: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support
the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your access
point.
4. The screen in Figure 6-7 will appear if your connection is active.
Figure 6-7
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 Wireless USB Network Adapter
is complete.
Figure 6-6
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