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  Wireless Network WEP Key Installation Instructions   

These instructions will show you how to setup Windows XP to connect to the UI Wireless Network (pre Service Pack 2). If you have a wireless card that does not support Windows XP or you are not using Windows XP please stop by the Help Desk in TLC 128 with your laptop and we can assist you in setting up the connection. If you have not registered your network card please do so on the Account Management Site under "Wireless Registration"
  1. Go to the Start Menu, Select "Control Panel"
    Selecting the Control Panel
     
  2. Click on "Network and Internet Connections"
    Selecting Network and Internet Connections
     
  3. Click on "Network Connections"
    Selecting Network Connections
     
  4. Right Click on the "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties"
    Selecting Wireless Network Connection Properties
     
  5. Select the "Wireless Networks" tab and click on the "Add" button under "Preferred Networks"
    The Wireless Networks Tab
     
  6. Enter "AirVandal" as the "Network Name (SSID)", uncheck the box "The key is provided for me automatically", and then enter the current WEP key in the "Network key" and "Confirm network key" boxes. Then select OK.
    Wireless Network Properties Association Tab
     
  7. You will see "AirVandal" appear in the list of "Preferred Networks". Click on OK to exit.
    List of Preferred Networks
     
  8. If you are within range of an access point Windows XP should negotiate a wireless connection and will display this message.
    Wireless Network Connection Message Bubble
 
   
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