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Table 9: Checking connectivity

CONNECTING WINDOWS XP SYSTEMS

This chapter describes how to set up the wireless LAN
connection for computers that are running Windows XP.

Workflow

The proper setup of the wireless LAN connection
requires that several steps be performed in the proper
order. Following is a general outline of the steps to be
performed. Each step is detailed later in this procedure.

1. Setting parameters

■

Setting the profile

■

Setting the encryption

2. Network settings

■

Setting the protocol and checking the network

■

Setting file and printer sharing

■

Checking the connection

Setting Parameters

1. Click [Start] -> [Control Panel].

2. Click [Network and Internet connection].

3. Click [Network connection]. A list of networks that

are currently installed is displayed.

4. Right click [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card]

in the list, and click [Properties] from the menu that
is displayed. [Wireless Network Connection 2 Prop-
erties] appears.

5. Click the [Wireless Networks] tab. The [Wireless

Networks] tab appears.

6. Perform the following steps.

■

Make sure that [Use Windows to configure my wire-
less network settings] is checked.

■

Click [Add] under [Preferred networks]. [Wireless
Network Properties] appears.

7. Set parameters.

■

For the AdHoc network, specify the same value to all
the computers, for which the encryption key is used
for connection.

■

For the infrastructure network, specify the encryp-
tion key (network key) with the same value to the
encryption key of the access point. For how to check
the encryption keys set for the access point, refer to
the manual supplied with the access point.

Link Quality

Shows either [Excellent], [Good],
[Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected],
depending on the link quality.

Not shown for AdHoc connection.

Signal
Strength

Shows either [Excellent], [Good],
[Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected],
depending on the signal strength.

Not shown for AdHoc connection.

P O I N T

If you purchased a LifeBook with the optional wireless
LAN, the integrated wireless LAN device and drivers
have already been installed. This procedure outlines the
steps for setting the device parameters.

Updated drivers and/or utilities may become available
after this manual is printed; see any addenda or fliers
that may be included in the system packaging.

Item

Description

P O I N T

Be sure to specify the encryption keys. If you do not
specify the keys, any computer with a wireless LAN card
can be connected. This presents a risk that other users
may steal or destroy your data.

Item

Description

Network
Name
SSID

Enter the network name to which you
want to connect. This is a required item.
For the network name, ask your LAN
administrator.

AdHoc network:

Set the same name for all

of the computers that are to be connected.

Infrastructure network:

Specify the same

name as that specified on the access point
that is to be connected. For access point
instructions, refer to the manual that
comes with the access point.

Key
Format

Click the down arrow and select the input
for the Network key.

ASCII
characters

Select this when using
ASCII characters for the
Network Key. Characters
that can be used follow:

0-9, A-Z, a-z, and
_ (underscore)

Example:

To set the key to

“ABC12”, input “ABC12”.

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