Setting Up A Wireless Network; Windows Xp - Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl User Manual

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Local network configuration

Setting up a wireless network

A wireless network connection is made using a wireless adapter that must be installed
on your computer. You may first have to connect a wireless adapter to your notebook or
your computer. For example, this can be a Gigaset USB Adapter, a Gigaset USB Stick or a
Gigaset PC Card, but also a different IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b-compatible
wireless adapter. If you are using this type of wireless adapter, you can set up the
connection to the wireless network using the relevant software. Instructions for this can
be found in the user manual for your wireless adapter.
Most modern notebooks already have a wireless adapter fitted when delivered. In this
case, you should use the tools provided by the operating system to connect the PC,
notebook or Mac to the wireless network.
We explain below how to connect a PC or notebook to a wireless network using
Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista and Mac OS X.
To set up the connection, you need the network name (SSID) of your wireless network
and the key defined on the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl for encrypting wireless data traffic.
Note:
The preset SSID and WPA key are shown on the label on the bottom of the device.
Carry out the following steps:
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Start your notebook or your computer. Make sure your wireless adapter is switched
on. Notebooks generally have a switch for this purpose as well as an LED as a
function display.

Windows XP

If Windows XP receives signals of wireless networks in the current
environment this will be indicated by the symbol for the wireless network
connection in the status area of the taskbar.
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Right-click the icon in this case and choose the Show available wireless networks
option.
If the icon for the wireless network connection is not displayed, you could also proceed
as follows:
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Choose Start - Control Panel - Network Connections - Wireless Network
Connections
Or
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Double-click the Network Environment icon on the desktop.
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Click Show network connections in the column on the left.
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Double-click the Wireless Network Connections icon.
The list of available and visible wireless networks (WLANs) is displayed (see page 39).
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