Connecting Devices Wirelessly To The Modem/Router; Establishing Your Wireless Network - Zoom 3G+ Modem/Router User Manual

Connecting Devices Wirelessly to the
This chapter provides tips for connecting devices (computers, phones, tablets, game
stations, etc.) wirelessly to the Modem/Router. If you are familiar with this already, or
if you prefer to use the instructions associated with each device, you don't need
to read this chapter. You do need to make sure that each device connecting to the
Modem/Router is set up for wireless security that is compatible with the
Modem/Router's wireless security settings.

Establishing your Wireless Network

Note that for each computer or other device added to your wireless network, you will
need to take appropriate steps for setting up that computer or other device. To do that,
select one of the possibilities for that computer or other device below:
Many newer Windows 7, Vista, and XP computers have built-in wireless
networking capabilities and do not require the installation of a wireless
component. If this is the case, you should set up that computer's wireless
connection using the Windows 7, Vista, or XP connect utility. See the sections
below on connecting Windows 7 (page 29) , Vista (page 30), or XP (page 31)
computers with built-in wireless capabilities.
Some computers may have built-in wireless networking capabilities, but do not use
the Windows 7, Vista, or XP utility to configure their device. If this is so, set up your
computer's wireless connection using the instructions on page 31 for Connecting a
Wireless-enabled Computer or Device to the Modem/Router.
If you are using a Macintosh computer see the instructions on page 32 for Connecting
a Macintosh OS X Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities
If you have a non-computer wireless device like an iPhone or other cellular phone,
iPod Touch, etc., see the instructions on page 31 for Connecting a
Wireless-enabled Computer or Device to the Modem/Router.
Some computers may need a wireless network adapter installed. This can be a
USB adapter, PC Card adapter, or PCI adapter. When you install the adapter, make
sure that it is set to infrastructure or access point mode (NOT ad-hoc or
peer-to-peer mode). If you need help installing your wireless adapter or setting its
mode, refer to the documentation that came with it. After you install the adapter, see the
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