Configuring Your Computer; Wireless Configuration - Huawei BC510 User Manual

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Configuring Your Computer

In this part, take the Window XP operating system (OS) as an example to describe how to
configure your computer. For other OSs, the configuration may be different; thus, you need
to configure it according to the actual situation.

Wireless Configuration

The wireless configuration enables your PC connect to the gateway through the wireless
network. If you need only the Ethernet to connect your PC, you do not need to configure
this.
Configuration Requirements
Ÿ To set up wireless network connection, your PC must have been configured with the
WLAN adapter that supports the IEEE 802.11 b/g protocol.
Ÿ If the encryption function is enabled, you need to ensure that all PCs connecting to the
gateway use the same key with the gateway.
Ÿ For the use of WLAN adapter, refer to the WLAN adapter user guide provided by the
manufacturer.
Ÿ See "Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode" for the encryption configuration.
Ÿ See "Configuring the WLAN Setting" for SSID parameters configuration.
Configuring the Wireless Network Connection
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network
Connection.
2. Click Show Wireless Networks to display the wireless network connection list.
3. Select the network connection that the SSID is consistent with that in the gateway
WEB configuration, and then click
10
.