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NetComm NF4V Installation Manual

Wireless security guide for windows xp, windows vista, windows 7,8, mac osx
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  • Page 2 Wireless Setup Guide The following steps will take you through the process of setting up and connecting to your wireless network. You can also use these steps to troubleshoot wireless connection issues. Step 1: Checking Computer Network Settings: You will need to set the network connection on your computer to obtain an IP address automatically. Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system below: Below are the instructions for setting Windows XP to obtain an IP address automatically for your ethernet connection: Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.

  • Page 3: Step 2: Configuring Your Wireless Settings

    Below are the instructions for setting Windows 8 to obtain an IP address automatically for your ethernet connection: 1. In Windows 8 Desktop view, move your cursor to the lower right; select Settings, and then Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network and Sharing Center. 3.
  • Page 4 Enable Wireless 4. Ensure is selected. 5. The default SSID (network name) on this example is “ ”. Orcon - Wireless You may change the SSID and press the “ ” button. Apply/Save...
  • Page 5 Step 3: Scanning for, and connecting to your Wireless Network: You can now scan for your wireless network and connect to it. Please click or (Ctrl+Click) the appropriate operating system listed below and follow the steps for operating system specific instructions on how to do this:...
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  • Page 7 Click on the Start Menu and then “Run”. Type: ncpa.cpl <and click “OK”> You should now see the following window: Right click on “Wireless Network Connection” and select "Properties". If you cannot see a “Wireless Network Connection” item, your wireless adapter may not be installed or inserted correctly. Please check this before continuing with steps in this guide.
  • Page 8 Click on the "Wireless Networks" tab, as shown below. refer to the steps (If you do not see this tab, you will need to enable and start the “Wireless Zero Configuration” service. Please at the end of the guide to enable this) Make sure "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings"...
  • Page 9 You should see a network listed with the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide. Select your wireless network and click “Connect”.
  • Page 10 If you are prompted to enter a “Security key or passphrase” (also known as a WEP or WPA key), please type your “WPA/WAPI passphrase” and then click "OK". You should now see the following window listing your network with "Connected" showing: (If you do not, you may have entered an incorrect security key, please try following these steps again.) After completing the steps above, you should now be connected to your wireless network and able to surf the internet.
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  • Page 12 Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”. Click on “Network and Sharing Centre”. (If you only see "Network and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Network and Sharing Centre".) You should then see the following window: Click on "Manage wireless networks"...
  • Page 13 You should then see the following: This window will list any wireless networks you have previously connected to. If you see an entry matching the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide, you will need to select it and then click "Remove". Click “OK”...
  • Page 14 Click on "Manage Network Connections" on the left-hand side. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Connect / Disconnect". If you cannot see a “Wireless Network Connection” item, your wireless adapter may not be installed or inserted correctly. Please check this before continuing with steps in this guide. You should see a network listed with the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide.
  • Page 16 If you are prompted to enter a “Security key or passphrase” (also known as a WEP or WPA key), please type your “WPA/WAPI passphrase” and then click "OK". You should then see the following page while the wireless connection is started: 10.
  • Page 17 11. You should then see a window prompting you to save the wireless connection. - Make sure “Save this network” is TICKED. - Make sure “Start this connection automatically” is TICKED. - Click “Close” to complete the wireless connection process. After completing the steps above, you should now be connected to your wireless network and able to surf the internet.
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  • Page 19 Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”. Click on “Network and Sharing Centre”. (If you only see "Network and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Network and Sharing Centre".) You should then see the following window: If it is there, c lick on "Manage wireless networks"...
  • Page 20 You should then see the following: This window will list any wireless networks you have previously connected to. If you see an entry matching the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide, you will need to select it and then click "Remove". Click “Yes”...
  • Page 21 Click on "Change Adapter settings" on the left-hand side. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Connect / Disconnect".
  • Page 22 If you cannot see a “Wireless Network Connection” item, your wireless adapter may not be installed or inserted correctly. Please check this before continuing with steps in this guide. You should see a network listed with the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide. Select your wireless network and click “Connect”.
  • Page 23 If you are prompted to enter a “Security key or passphrase” (also known as a WEP or WPA key), please type your “WPA/WAPI passphrase” and then click "OK". You should then see the following displayed while the wireless connection is started:...
  • Page 24 10 You may then see a window that asks you to "Select a location for the 'wireless' network". Please select the "Home" location, as shown below:...
  • Page 25 11 You may then see a window prompting you to setup a “HomeGroup”. Click “Cancel” on this. You can come back and complete setting this up at any time by going to the “Network and Sharing Centre” and then clicking on the “HomeGroup”...
  • Page 26 12 You can verify your wireless connection by clicking the “Wireless Signal” indicator in your system tray. After clicking on this, you should see an entry matching the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide with “Connected” next to it. After completing the steps above, you should now be connected to your wireless network and able to surf the internet.
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  • Page 28 In Windows 8 desktop view, move your cursor to the lower right, select settings, and then Control Panel. Click on “Network and Sharing Centre”. (If you only see "Network and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Network and Sharing Centre".) You should then see the following window: If it is there, c lick on "Manage wireless networks"...
  • Page 29 You should then see the following: This window will list any wireless networks you have previously connected to. If you see an entry matching the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide, you will need to select it and then click "Remove". Click “Yes”...
  • Page 30 Click on "Change Adapter settings" on the left-hand side. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Connect / Disconnect".
  • Page 31 If you cannot see a “Wireless Network Connection” item, your wireless adapter may not be installed or inserted correctly. Please check this before continuing with steps in this guide. You should see a network listed with the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide. Select your wireless network and click “Connect”.
  • Page 32 13 If you are prompted to enter a “Security key or passphrase” (also known as a WEP or WPA key), please type your “WPA/WAPI passphrase” and then click "OK". 14 You should then see the following displayed while the wireless connection is started:...
  • Page 33 15 You may then see a window that asks you to "Select a location for the 'wireless' network". Please select the "Home" location, as shown below:...
  • Page 34 16 You may then see a window prompting you to setup a “HomeGroup”. Click “Cancel” on this. You can come back and complete setting this up at any time by going to the “Network and Sharing Centre” and then clicking on the “HomeGroup”...
  • Page 35 17 You can verify your wireless connection by clicking the “Wireless Signal” indicator in your system tray. After clicking on this, you should see an entry matching the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide with “Connected” next to it. After completing the steps above, you should now be connected to your wireless network and able to surf the internet.
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  • Page 37 Click on the Airport icon at the top right corner of the screen on the menu bar, as shown below. If you cannot see an Airport icon, your wireless adapter may not be installed or inserted correctly. Please refer to your Mac user guide before continuing with the steps in this guide.
  • Page 38 If you are prompted to enter a “Security key or passphrase” (also known as a WEP or WPA key), please type your “WPA/WAPI passphrase” and then click "OK". (If you have entered an incorrect wireless security key, a message will appear, and you will be prompted to try entering the correct key again. When you enter the correct wireless security key, this window should disappear.)
  • Page 39 The Airport icon will now have black lines to indicate signal strength. To see if the wireless is connected, click on the Airport icon again. The network that has a TICK next to is the network that you are currently connected to. After completing the steps above, you should now be connected to your wireless network and able to surf the internet.
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  • Page 41 Enabling Wireless Zero Configuration Some wireless adapters have a 3rd party utility installed which controls the configuration and connection profiles of the wireless adapter. In these cases, it is necessary to enable a service called "Wireless Zero Configuration". The steps to do this are listed below: Click on the Start Menu.