Configuring Security Settings (Optional) - Dell INSPIRON Inspiron 9100 Owner's Manual

Configuring Security Settings (Optional)

Choose one of the following connection options based on the security settings for your network:
• Connecting to a Network with Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements
• Connecting to a Network with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security Requirements
NOTE:
Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information.
Connecting to a Network With Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements
1
In the Preferred networks field, click the name of your wireless network.
2
Click Properties.
3
From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open.
Earlier versions of Dell wireless network software may not contain the drop-down menu.
If you are using an earlier version, click to check the Data encryption (WEP enabled)
check box and go to step 5.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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