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3.6. Computers running Windows XP: Connecting to a wireless
network
The procedure described hereafter is deliberately intuitive and non-exhaustive. If you have
mastered Windows XP, you will note that there are other ways to achieve the same results. You will find
our procedure set out in the pages that follow, although you are free to choose your own preferred
method.
Alternative: Some manufacturers of WiFi adapters supply their own connection software (example:
Hercules WiFi
Station, bundled with Hercules WiFi adapters). We recommend that you refer to their
user manual for help on establishing your connection.
Once your computer is switched on, your WiFi adapter automatically detects the wireless networks available
and displays them in a specific window.
To view the detected wireless networks:
- In the Windows XP taskbar, click the wireless network icon, which includes both wireless and wired
networks.
The message Wireless networks detected is displayed when your WiFi adapter has detected wireless
networks.
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8. In the Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
window,
select
Obtain
automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
9. Click OK to validate.
10. Do the same for Internet Protocol version 6
(TCP/IPv6).
To access the Internet, simply launch your Internet
browser.
an
IP
address
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