How To Configure Wireless Internet Access For Your Laptop
1. Click on Start | Connect To | Show all connections, or
2. Click on Start | Settings | (Control Panel) | Network Connections
3. Under "LAN or High-Speed Internet" you should see a wireless connection icon. (If not, see below about installing a wireless network card). Assuming you have wireless capabilities, continue on doing the following:
4. Right-click on the wireless connection icon.
5. In the pop-up menu, select "View Available Wireless Networks."
6. In the "Wireless Networking Connection" window, click on the appropriate wireless network.
7. Check the box that says "Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network."
8. An icon in the lower right hand corner of your desktop should eventually appear stating that you are connected.
9. Open your browser and visit any website you want. If authentication is required on the wireless network, you will be redirected automatically to a login page where you'll have to log in using an approved Network User Name/ID and the correct password.
2. Click on Start | Settings | (Control Panel) | Network Connections
3. Under "LAN or High-Speed Internet" you should see a wireless connection icon. (If not, see below about installing a wireless network card). Assuming you have wireless capabilities, continue on doing the following:
4. Right-click on the wireless connection icon.
5. In the pop-up menu, select "View Available Wireless Networks."
6. In the "Wireless Networking Connection" window, click on the appropriate wireless network.
7. Check the box that says "Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network."
8. An icon in the lower right hand corner of your desktop should eventually appear stating that you are connected.
9. Open your browser and visit any website you want. If authentication is required on the wireless network, you will be redirected automatically to a login page where you'll have to log in using an approved Network User Name/ID and the correct password.
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