Connecting A Computer Or Other Device To Your Wifi Network; For Non-Wifi Protected Setup (Wps) Computers; For Wifi Protected Setup (Wps) Computers; Wps Method For Wifi Connection - Comcast Wireless Gateway User Manual

4. Verify that the Broadcast Network Name (SSID) box is checked. The default state is to enable
broadcasting of SSID to allow other users to see and join the network. Click S

Connecting a Computer or Other Device to your WiFi Network

After you've changed your network password, personalized your network name and selected an
encryption method, you are ready to connect a computer or laptop using either of the following two
methods.
Manual setup using the Network Key
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WiFi Protected Setup (WPS lets you simply and securely set up a WiFi network without entering a
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Network Key)

For Non-WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) Computers

You need to manually connect to your WiFi network. Follow the steps based on your computer's
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operating system. Visit the appropriate manufacturer's website listed below for specific steps.
Windows XP
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/wireless.mspx
Windows Vista
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Setting-up-a-wireless-network
Windows 7
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Add-a-device-or-computer-to-a-network
Mac OS X 10.0 or greater
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2497
Use the same Network Name and Password you created during the Home Network Wizard.
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For WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) Computers

WPS Method for WiFi Connection

You can easily connect to your WiFi Network using either the default Push Button Configuration
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(PBC) or the Personal Identification Network (PIN) method.
If you don't know if your computer supports WPS, refer to your computer's documentation. Any
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WPS-compatible device will work with your Wireless Gateway.
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