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6 Service Pack 1: Windows® XP Wireless Zero
This chapter contains information on configuring your HP PC for Station Mode (as a client) if you
do not wish to convert to Access Point Mode (AP Mode).
It is necessary to complete the steps in Chapter 2, Antenna Attachment and Chapter 3, Veryfying
your Service Pack prior to using Windows® XP Wireless Network Configuration.
It is assumed that there is an existing wireless network with connection to the internet. If
Note:
not, please consult your ISP for further information on establishing an internet connection.
If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet and you would like
to wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network, use Station Mode. Due to Windows®
Zero Configuration
XP
running the SoftAP™ in Station or Client Mode. To continue using your HP PC in Station Mode
you will need only to set-up the Network name and network security (Chapter 3).
If your HP PC is connected to the internet and you would like instructions on how to configure for
other machines to share the internet connection through this HP PC please refer to Chapter 7,
Activating Access Point Mode, for information on AP Mode.
6.1 Launching Microsoft® Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration
To launch Windows® XP Wireless Network Configuration:
1. In the Systems Tray find the Wireless Networking icon.
Figure 16: Wireless Network icon
2. Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Network icon menu.
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box will appear.
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device
(Windows® XP Wireless Network Configuration) your HP PC is currently
Configuration
Note: There may be multiple
Network icons in the system
tray. Choose the one for
Wireless Network Connection
as shown.
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