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Section  - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Configure WEP
It  is  recommended  to  enable WEP  on  your  wireless  router  or  access  point  before  configuring  your  wireless  adapter.  If  you  are 
joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
2. Highlight  the  wireless  network  (SSID)  you  would  like  to 
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open  the  Windows®  XP  Wireless  Utility  by  right-clicking 
o n   t h e   w i r e l e s s   c o m p u t e r   i c o n   i n   y o u r   s y s t e m   t r a y  
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless 
Networks.  
						

							
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Section  - Connecting to a Wireless Network
3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the same WEP 
key that is on your router and click Connect.
It may take  0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection 
fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be 
exactly the same as on the wireless router. 
						

							
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Section  - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Configure WPA-PSK
It  is  recommended  to  enable WEP  on  your  wireless  router  or  access  point  before  configuring  your  wireless  adapter.  If  you  are 
joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
2. Highlight  the  wireless  network  (SSID)  you  would  like  to 
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open  the  Windows®  XP  Wireless  Utility  by  right-clicking 
o n   t h e   w i r e l e s s   c o m p u t e r   i c o n   i n   y o u r   s y s t e m   t r a y  
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless 
Networks.  
						

							
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Section  - Connecting to a Wireless Network
3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK 
passphrase and click Connect.
It may take  0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection 
fails,  please  verify  that  the WPA-PSK  settings  are  correct. The WPA-PSK 
passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. 
						

							
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Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)
Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection
(WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)
The DIR-300 supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The instructions for setting this up depend on 
whether you are using Windows Vista to configure the Router or third party software.        
Initial Router Configuration for Wi-Fi Protection
When you first set up the Router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection, the Router 
must be both enabled and configured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows Vista’s built-in support for 
WCN .0, use software provided by a third party, or use the traditional Ethernet approach. 
If you are running Windows Vista, tick the Enable checkbox on the Wireless Network window. Use the Current PIN that is displayed 
on the Wireless Network window or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button. 
If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to 
the next section to set up the newly-configured Router.
  
						

							
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Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)
Setting Up a Configured Router
Once the Router has been configured, you can use the push button on the Router or third party software to invite a newcomer to 
join your Wi-Fi protected network. For maximum security, the software method is recommended. However, the push button method 
is ideal if there is no access to a GUI.
If you are using the Router’s Wi-Fi Security push button option, simultaneously depress the push button located on the side of the 
Router and the button on the client (or virtual button on the client’s GUI). Next click Finish. The Client’s software will then allow 
a newcomer to join your secure, Wi-Fi protected network.
If you are using third party software, run the appropriate Wi-Fi Protected System utility. You will be asked to either use the push 
button method or to manually enter the PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions.      
   
						

							
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Section  - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup
Changing the Computer Name and Joining a 
Workgroup
The following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name an\
d join a workgroup.
    
  
2. Click on the Advanced system settings link. 
1. Click on Properties.
          
						

							
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Section  - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup
3. Click  the Computer  Name  tab  in  the System  Properties window  and 
enter a description of your computer in the textbox. When you are finished, 
click the Change button. 
4. Go  to  the Computer  Name/Domain  Changes window  and        
click  the  radio  button  next  to  the Workgroup  you  want  to  join. 
When you are finished, click the OK button.  
						

							
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Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista
Configuring the IP Address in Vista
The following are step-by-step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista.
    
2. Go to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate 
Local Area Connection icon. 
1. Click on Properties.
         
3. Right-click  the Local  Area  Connection  icon  and  then  select 
Properties from the drop-down menu.  
						

							
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Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista
4. Tick  the Internet  Protocol  Version  4  (TCP/IPv4)  checkbox  in  the 
Networking tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window.  
5. Click the “Use the following IP address” option in the General 
tab in the Local Area Connections Properties window and enter 
the desired IP address in the space offered. Then click the “Use 
the following DNS server adresses” option on the same tab and 
enter the desired DNS server information.