Wi-Fi Connection On Your Laptop PDF Print E-mail
Written by Francua Smith   
Monday, 14 September 2009 23:53
If you're new to wireless networks, it can be a hassle trying to create a simple Wi-Fi connection on your laptop. Without a Wi-Fi connection, you'd be losing out on the benefits of your laptop's built-in wireless features (most laptops have this feature nowadays). This article will show you the steps for setting up a Wi-Fi connection on your laptop so you can start surfing the Internet with wireless abandon.
by FrancuaSmith


If you're new to wireless networks, it can be a hassle trying to create a simple Wi-Fi connection on your laptop. Without a Wi-Fi connection, you'd be losing out on the benefits of your laptop's built-in wireless features (most laptops have this feature nowadays). This article will show you the steps for setting up a Wi-Fi connection on your laptop so you can start surfing the Internet with wireless abandon.

1. Switch on the Wireless Functionality To successfully set up a Wi-Fi connection, you need to have the proper equipment in your laptop. Make sure your laptop has a built-in wireless card and make sure it is turned on. Some of the laptops have an external switch to 'turn on' wireless network functionality.

2. Find the SSID Ok, with your wireless connection in the laptop switched on, the next step is to find out the SSID of the wireless network you're trying to connect to. Usually, wireless networks are password protected with what is called a WEP key. Make sure you check up what this password is before you start configuring the Wi-Fi connection.

2. Enable your Firewall Program An important next step is to ensure that your firewall program is turned on. This will protect you from any snooping eyes once you get onto the network. I personally use a freeware firewall program called avast!, but you may have your own favorite firewall program.

3. Look for the Wi-Fi Network Icon Once you are in the vicinity of the wireless network, you should see a Wi-Fi network icon on the bottom right of your screen, as shown below. I'm assuming you are using Windows XP, but the instructions for Windows Vista should not differ much.

This is what you'll see when a wireless network is nearby Right-click this icon and then click View Available Wireless Networks. The Wireless Network Connection window should now appear, as shown below.

The Wireless Network Connection screen You should be capable to look your selected wireless network listed. If you don't look the network, attempt clicking Refresh network list over in the upper-left corner. Next, choose your desired network, and click on Connect in the lower-right corner.

4. Enter the WEP Key Windows XP will prompt you to enter the WEP key. Carefully type in the WEP key you obtained earlier in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes, and then click Connect. Within a few seconds, Windows XP should connect to the wireless network you want. The Wi-Fi connection setup is complete - you can now go and surf the Internet or check emails wirelessly!

Conclusion I hope this article has shown you how to quickly and easily creation a Wi-Fi connection on your laptop. Surfing the Internet wirelessly is now so commonplace that the knowledge in this article is absolutely critical. cyou need to visit the Bugis flea market. There are literally tons of things you can buy there and I seriously doubt you can finish the shopping in one day. So believe me, it's worth checking out the next time you're in Singapore!

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Francua Smith is a good Computer specialist who has a lot of experience on laptop computers. He will help you to choose your own good laptop computer.