Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Using the Windows XP Configuration Utility

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Using the Windows XP Configuration Utility

One of the first things you should know is how to connect to wireless networks because you must do so before you can access the Internet via your network. To connect to a wireless network using the Windows XP Configuration utility, do the following:

Step 1.	Right-click the wireless adapter system tray icon and click the View Available Wireless Networks option, as shown in Figure 13-6. Figure 13-6. Clicking the View Available Wireless Networks Option [View full size image]
Step 2.	Click the desired wireless network.
Step 3.	Click the Connect button, as shown in Figure 13-7. Figure 13-7. Clicking the Connect Option [View full size image]
Step 4.	If the wireless network is not using an encryption method, you need to verify that you understand the consequences of connecting to an unsecured network, such as a hotspot, by clicking the Connect Anyway button in the popup window.
Step 5.	If the wireless network is using encryption, you need to input the network key in the popup window and click Connect.