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Set up a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet without security on Windows Vista*

Use the following steps to set up an unsecure Wi-Fi connection to the Internet.

Notes Connecting to any type of computer network, Wi-Fi in this case, without implementing security is not a recommended practice. This document is provided for basic configuration purposes only

You may have to contact your access point (AP), router manufacturer or Internet Service Provider (ISP) if an Internet connection is not automatically made by the operating system. These steps assume that your network adapter; AP or router; and cable, DSL or other type of modem have already been physically connected and configured.

  1. Click Start.
  2. Click Network.
  3. Click Network and Sharing Center.
  4. Click Connect to the Internet.
  5. Click Set up a connection or network.
  6. Click Connect to the Internet.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Click Wireless.
  9. Choose your preconfigured Wi-Fi network (this example uses a network named wireless-n) and click Connect. You may also set up a new Wi-Fi connection.

  10. Click Next.
  11. Allow the operating system to test your Internet connection. If all hardware and cables are connected properly, you should receive a message indicating Internet connectivity. Click Browse the Internet now to open a Web browser window.

Note If you cannot connect to the network, we recommend that you run the Microsoft* diagnostic tests. To run these tests, click Diagnose the problem. You can also contact your access device manufacturer and/or ISP for additional assistance.

Operating System:

Windows Vista 64*, Windows Vista 32*

This applies to:

Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 For Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235
Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 and Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 products
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 For Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel® WiFi Link 5300 and Intel® WiFi Link 5100 products
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Intel® Wireless-N 7260

Solution ID: CS-025391
Last Modified: 02-Jun-2013
Date Created: 08-Jan-2007
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