Networking Basics
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP
Following are some examples using a DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter,
you may be using different wireless network adapters and different IP
Addresses, but the procedure for connection will be the same.
To be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network
settings are configured for the network
adapter.
Go to Start > right-click on My Network
Places >
select Properties > double-click on the
Wireless Network Connection
associated with the DWL-650 > select
Properties > select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) > click Properties
Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an
Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows XP.
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically - if the Wireless Router
or Access Point has DHCP server
enabled
Select Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
Click OK
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