NetComm NP7042 - Manual (Page 21)

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NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 21
Microsoft Windows XP
With Microsoft XP's native support for WLAN devices, most of the configuration is done
within the tools provided with Windows XP. Users of Microsoft Windows XP do not need to
use the Utility from the CD-ROM as Windows XP will automatically configure them where
possible. You may still install the Wireless LAN Utility, as it may be useful for diagnosing
problems, but some of the options will not be available. We also strongly suggest you also use
Windows XP on-line help (Start -> Help) for specific information on how Microsoft Windows
XP utilizes wireless network devices.
Once the WLAN card has successfully been installed and recognised by Windows XP, follow
these steps to outline basic wireless network configuration with Windows XP supplied tools.
1. Click Start and go to Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network Connections
icon. You may have to switch to Classic View
to see this option.
3. Right click the WLAN device and select View
Available Wireless Networks.
Windows will search for WLAN devices. Once
found, you are given the option to connect to
WLAN network by choosing Connect. If you
wish to use encryption (which is recommended),
then you must enter the WEP key in the
Network Key field. You may also set the other
options, such as the Network SSID, by clicking
Advanced.