Microsoft Windows XP - How to Connect to Wireless Network

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This information was found at the Dell website. The Dell Wireless Center can be accessed here - The directions below apply if your wireless network interface card is enabled.




How Do I Connect to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP?

Configure the adapter to connect a wireless network using Microsoft® Windows® XP.


To configure Microsoft® Windows® XP to connect to a wireless network, perform the following steps:


1. Hover the mouse pointer over each Network Connection icon (consisting of single or dual monitors) to determine which icon represents the Wireless Network Connection. The Network Connection icons are located on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen next to the system clock. (Figure 1)



A popup window informs you which Network Connection it is, when the mouse pointer hovers over it.




Figure 1 - Wireless Network Connection Icon Popup Window - System Tray




2. Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.


The Choose a wireless network window appears. (Figure 2)




Figure 2 - Choose a Wireless Network




3. Click to highlight the wireless network name or SSID to which you want to connect. (Figure 3)





Figure 3 - Wireless Network Selected




4. Click Connect.


The You are connecting to an unsecured network confirmation window appears. (Figure 4)




Figure 4 - Connecting to a Unsecured Network Confirmation




5. Click Connect Anyway.


The Searching for wireless networks window opens and closes. (Figure 5)




Figure 5 - Searching for Wireless Networks




6. Once connected, click the red X in the upper-right hand corner of the window. (Figure 6)




Figure 6 - Wireless Network Connected




The Wireless Network Connection window closes.