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Create
a new wireless network quickly and easily with Windows XP
(SP2)
What you'll need:
A whole new class of products
that have this technology are available now. To take advantage
of Windows Connect Now technology, you’ll need:
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A
computer running Windows XP SP2 |
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A USB flash drive (if you choose the automated process) |
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Any Windows Connect Now compatible devices such as
routers, printers, and more. Check the packaging to
see whether Windows Connect Now technology is supported.
If you're shopping for products, see the list of products
available from some of our partners to the right. |
To set up a wireless network
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Click Start and then click Control
Panel. |
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If you're using the Category view of Control
Panel, click Network and Internet Connections,
and then click Wireless Network Setup Wizard.
If you're using the Classic view of Control Panel,
click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. |
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Follow the instructions on your screen. |
The wizard will walk you through the following steps:
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Inserting the USB flash drive into your computer.
The wizard saves your wireless network configuration
settings to the flash drive. |
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Plugging the flash drive into each computer or Windows
Connect Now compatible device that you want to add
to the network. |
The Wireless Setup Wizard provides
two methods for creating a wireless network. Using a USB
flash drive is easier and more secure.
Once you’ve completed the wizard and added your devices
to your wireless network, you’re done!
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