Connecting A Windows 8 Computer With Built-In Wireless Capabilities - Zoom Cable Modem/Router User Manual

Connecting a Windows 8 Computer with Built-in Wireless
Capabilities
1 Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon
system tray.
2 Typically you then click Zoomxxxx where xxxx is 4 random alpha-numeric
characters. Zoomxxxx is the SSID printed on the bottom label of your Cable
Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the SSID from the default,
select your new SSID.
3 Click Connect. If you want to connect to this network automatically in the future,
check the Connect Automatically checkbox.
4 When prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter your Pre-Shared Key
(Security Key/Password) and hit Connect. Your Security Key/Password can be
found on the bottom label of your Cable Modem/Router.
5 When asked "Do you want to turn on sharing between PCs and connect to devices
on this network?" Click Yes to enable sharing and No to disable sharing. Sharing
sets up your firewall to allow other users on your network to share files, folders or
devices such as printers. Most users should select Yes. If you know you don't want
to share files or devices, select No.
6 Test your wireless connection. Open your computer's Web browser and try to
connect to a familiar Website. If you are unable to connect, make sure you followed
the instructions. If you did, please see
Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. If you want to connect
additional computers or devices, follow the instructions for your device by starting at the
first page of this chapter.
To disconnect from the current wireless network:
1 Left-click the wireless network icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar.
2 Right-click your SSID (wireless network name) and select Disconnect.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
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in your computer's
Tips.