In order for the wireless computer to connect to the router wirelessly, the router and the computer's wireless settings should be the same. Before trying to connect your wireless adapter to a Linksys wireless router, please know the following: SSID or Network Name, Wireless Security and/or Network Key.
Connecting to Wireless Networks Using XP's Wireless Zero Configuration
To connect to the wireless network using Windows Vista, click here.
Follow these steps to connect to your wireless network using XP's Wireless Zero Configuration.
Step 1: Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon at the bottom-right of the screen and select View Available Wireless Networks.
NOTE: If Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) is disabled or other wireless network monitor is running, the Wireless Network Connection will not appear at the bottom-right corner. To enable WZC on the computer, contact Microsoft or consult the computer manufacturer.
Step 2:
Select your wireless network
Step 1:
Launch the Linksys Wireless Manager. To learn how to access the Linksys Wireless Manager, click here.
Step 2:
In the Connect to a Wireless Network screen, locate the name of your wireless network in the list.
NOTE: If your wireless network is not in the list, click here to learn How to Connect to a Hidden Wireless Network. If your wireless network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup , click here to learn How to Connect Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Step 3:
Select your network. Then click Connect.
Step 4:
If the wireless network uses wireless security, enter the security key or network. Then click Next.
Step 5:
The Checking Connection screen appears while the Wireless Manager establishes the wireless connection. When it is finished, click Next to continue.
Step 6:
The Connected to Your Network screen appears. If you want the Wireless Manager to remember your network settings select Remember this network. Click Finish to exit the Wireless Manager.
NOTE: Saving a network's settings will make it easier to reconnect to the network.
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