Connecting Windows Xp Systems - Fujitsu Stylistic 4120 User Manual

Item
Link Quality Shows either [Excellent], [Good],
[Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected],
depending on the link quality.
Not shown for AdHoc connection.
Signal Strength Shows either [Excellent], [Good],
[Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected],
depending on the signal strength.
Not shown for AdHoc connection.
Table 7: Checking connectivity

CONNECTING WINDOWS XP SYSTEMS

This chapter describes how to set up the wireless LAN
connection for computers that are running Windows XP.
P O I N T
If you purchased a Stylistic ST4000 Series Tablet PC
with the optional integrated wireless LAN device, the
device and drivers have already been installed. This
procedure outlines the steps for setting the device
parameters.
Updated drivers and/or utilities may become available
after this manual is printed; see any addenda or fliers
that may be included in the system packaging.
Workflow
The proper setup of the wireless LAN connection
requires that several steps be performed in the proper
order. Following is a general outline of the steps to be
performed. Each step is detailed later in this procedure.
1. Setting parameters
Setting the profile
Setting the encryption
2. Network settings
Setting the protocol and checking the network
Setting file and printer sharing
Checking the connection
Setting Parameters
1. Click [Start] -> [Control Panel].
2. Click [Network and Internet connections].
3. Click [Network connection]. A list of networks that
are currently installed is displayed.
4. Right click [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card]
in the list, and click [Properties] from the menu that
is displayed. [Wireless Network Connection Proper-
ties] appears.
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5. Click the [Wireless Networks] tab. The [Wireless
Networks] tab appears.
6. Perform the following steps.
Make sure that [Use Windows to configure my wire-
less network settings] is checked.
Click [Add] under [Preferred networks]. [Wireless
Network Properties] appears.
7. Set parameters in accordance with Table 8.
For the AdHoc network, specify the same value to all
the computers, for which the encryption key is used
for connection.
For the infrastructure network, specify the encryp-
tion key (network key) with the same value to the
encryption key of the access point. For how to check
the encryption keys set for the access point, refer to
the manual supplied with the access point.
P O I N T
Be sure to specify the encryption keys. If you do not
specify the keys, any computer with a wireless LAN card
can be connected. This presents a risk that other users
may steal or destroy your data.
Item
Network Enter the network name to which you
Name want to connect. This is a required item.
SSID For the network name, ask your LAN
administrator.
AdHoc network: Set the same name for all
of the computers that are to be connected.
Infrastructure network: Specify the same
name as that specified on the access point
that is to be connected. For access point
instructions, refer to the manual that
comes with the access point.
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