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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for 
Service Pack   users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows
® 000, please refer to the user manual 
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option 
similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray 
(lower-right  corner  next  to  the  time).  Select View  Available 
Wireless Networks.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on 
the center of the bubble to access the utility.
          or
The  utility  will  display  any  available  wireless  networks  in  your 
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click 
the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check 
you  TCP/IP  settings  for  your  wireless  adapter.  Refer  to  the 
Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 
						

							
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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 b\
eing 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 
on  the  wireless  computer  icon  in  your  system  tray  
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless 
Networks.  
						

							
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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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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 b\
eing 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 
on  the  wireless  computer  icon  in  your  system  tray  
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless 
Networks.  
						

							
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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 .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 .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 Ether\
net 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 .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-scree\
n instructions.      
   
						

							
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Section 7 - 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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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.