Connect Other Computers Or Devices - BT Business Total Broadband Quick Reference Manual

Connect other computers or devices

For help at any stage, see 'Where to get help' or the User Guide on your CD
Connect computer using wireless without the CD
If your computer is already connected to your BT Business Hub using an Ethernet cable,
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unplug this cable.
Place your computer close to the Hub for a good wireless signal.
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If you haven't already, install your wireless adapter in your computer using the adapter
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manufacturer's instructions. If you're using a laptop with built-in wireless, turn wireless on
by either using the wireless switch (if your computer has one) or activating wireless from
within your wireless software. Your wireless adapter must be 802.11b or g compatible.
Find your Hub's preset wireless network name/SSID and Wi-Fi key. These are printed on your
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wireless settings card (found in your BT Business Hub's box) and also on the bottom of your Hub.
Follow the instructions for your computer's operating system below or, if your wireless
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adapter has its own software, use this to set up your wireless connection – its help function
may be useful if you aren't sure how to do this.
Windows 7, Vista and XP
Windows 7: click on the wireless icon in the
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system tray
Vista: Go to Start, click Connect To:
XP: Go to Start, click Connect To:
then Wireless Network Connection
Highlight your Hub's network name in the
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list (checking that the last three digits match
your Hub's details, e.g. BTBusinessHub-110)
and click Connect.
Type your Hub's wireless key into the:
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Windows 7: Security key box
Vista: Security key or passphrase box
XP: Network Key box
Click Connect and wait a few moments while
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your computer connects to your Hub.
Mac OSX
Click the AirPort status icon in the
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menu bar.
Highlight your Hub's network name
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(checking that the last three digits
match your Hub's details
e.g. BTBusinessHub-110).
Click the Hub's network name.
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Type your Hub's wireless key into the
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Password box.
Click OK and wait a few moments while
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your computer connects to your Hub.
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