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The Network and Sharing Center in Microsoft* Windows Vista* can be used to set up a secure WiFi connection to the Internet.
Note: If an Internet connection is not automatically made by the operating system, you may need to contact your access point (AP) manufacturer, broadband WiFi router manufacturer, or Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Set Up a Secure WiFi Connection to the Internet
These steps assume that your network adapter; AP or router; and cable, DSL or another type of modem have already been physically connected and configured. They allow you to create a new connection and configure it accordingly.
Follow these steps to set up a secure WiFi connection to the Internet.
Note: If a WiFi profile does not exist, you will need to Create a secure WiFi profile before you can set up a WiFi connection to the Internet.
1. Access the Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select Set up a connection or network.
3. Click Connect to the Internet.
4. Click Next.
5. Select Wireless. At this point, if the network(s) that are listed say that the network settings do not match the network requirements, as shown in Figure 1, Create a secure WiFi profile and then follow the steps again.
6. Select a network and click Connect. If you are not connected to the Internet, you may need to contact your AP/router manufacturer or ISP.
Access the Network and Sharing Center
To access the Network and Sharing Center, use one of the following methods:
- Start » Control Panel » Network and Internet » Network and Sharing Center
- Start » Network » Network and Sharing Center
- Right-click the network system tray icon (the icon that displays two computer monitors) » Network and Sharing Center
Figure 1: Network settings do not match the network requirements
Operating System:
| Windows Vista* Starter, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Premium, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Business, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Premium, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Business, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 64-bit version |
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