MSI RG300EX - Manual (Page 48)

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5.0 Configuring the wireless network on your computer
Now that the router has been secured, you will need to configure the computer itself so it can recognize
your secured wireless network and will be able to make a connection. Windows XP and Windows Vista are
at this moment the most commonly used operating systems. We will now explain how to set up a wireless
connection using these operating systems.
5.1 Configuring a wireless network using Windows XP
To realize a wireless connection using Windows XP you will need to follow the steps below:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Click ‘Start’.
3. Click ‘Control Panel’.
4. Click ’Network Connections’.
5. You should now be able to see your wireless adapter. Right click this adapter.
6. Click ‘View available wireless networks’. A list of available networks will now be shown.
7. Select your own wireless network from this list.
8. After clicking ‘Connect’ your computer will warn you that this network is secured and that a network
key is required.
9. Enter the network key and click ‘Connect’.
10. If the key was entered correctly, Windows will state that the network has been connected. You are now
online.
5.2 Configuring a wireless network using Windows Vista
To realize a wireless connection using Windows Vista you will need to follow the steps
below:
1. Click ‘Start’.
2. Click ‘Control Panel’.
3. Click ‘Network and Internet’.
4. Click ‘Network and Sharing Centre’.
5. Click ‘Manage wireless networks’ in the left menu.
6. Click ‘Add’.
7. Select ‘Add a network that is in range of this computer’ in the next screen.
8. Select your own network.
9. Click ‘Connect’.
10. Your computer will display the following message: ‘Type the network security key
or passphrase for your network’. Enter your security key.
11. Click ‘Connect’. If you have correctly entered your security key, your computer
will be wirelessly connected and you are online.
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