Configuring Wireless Security In Windows Xp - Linksys BEFDSR41W User Manual

Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP

As Windows XP does not allow for the use of the Linksys Passphrase feature
with the wireless PC adapters, you will need to manually enter the key gener-
ated in the previous section.
The following steps will help you enable WEP and enter the encryption key
manually for your wireless PC cards, in order to enable your Windows XP sys-
tem to communicate with the Gateway wirelessly.
These steps assume that your CD-ROM drive is letter D and that you are run-
ning Windows XP in the default mode.
Be sure you have the WEP Key generated by the Gateway.
1. Click the Start button and go to the Control Panel.
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2. In the "Control Panel" window, click the Network and Internet
Connections icon.
3. Click on the Network Connections icon.
4. The "Network Connections" window will appear. Under LAN or High-
Speed Internet you will see all Network cards that are installed and operat-
ing in your computer. Double-click the Wireless Network Connection
icon associated with your wireless adapter.
If the "Wireless Network Connection Status" window appears, continue to
the next step.
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