HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1509 Network Manual page 4

PROGRESS CHECK
After step 1, the blue wireless
light turns on.
PROGRESS CHECK
If you successfully complete
step 3, a Wireless Network
Connection status icon and
message are displayed on
the taskbar.
PROGRESS CHECK
If you successfully complete
step 4, your wireless network
is set up correctly. If you
cannot access a Web site,
restart your computer and
repeat steps 1 through 3. If
you continue to have
problems accessing a Web
site, contact your router
manufacturer or your ISP for
technical assistance.
PROGRESS CHECK
If you successfully complete
step 6, all computers on your
network can access a
Web site.
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Complete the wireless network
Now that you've set up the router hardware and software, you're ready to
add devices to your network.
Press the wireless on/off button
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Connect to the wireless network by selecting Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection.
2
Highlight your network name in the Available wireless networks list.
Complete the following steps that correspond with your wireless router security level (encryption):
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Wireless Router Security Level
Disable
(no security)
WEP
WPA-PSK
Test the Internet connection by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site.
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Connect and configure any additional wireless-enabled computers or other devices, including
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wired devices, that you want to add to your network.
Run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer in the network:
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a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Set up or change your home
or small-office network.
b Follow the instructions on the screen.
Important: If you lose your wireless connection while you're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless
Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the
taskbar when the reconnection is successful.)
on the computer to enable the wireless function.
On the Wireless Network Connection screen:
1 Select the check box for Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network,
even though it is not secure.
2 Select Connect.
1 Clear the check box for Enable IEEE 802.11x authentication for this network.
2 Type the WEP encryption key in the Network key field. (You recorded this key in
the "My Router Security Level" table on page 2.)
3 Retype the encryption key in the Confirm network key field.
4 Select Connect.
1 Type the WPA-PSK pass phrase in the Network key field. (You recorded this key
in the "My Router Security Level" table on page 2.)
2 Retype the pass phrase in the Confirm network key field.
3 Select Connect.
Example of network with wireless notebooks and wired desktop