Configuring Wi-Fi in Windows XP

This article explains how to configure a Wi-Fi using the wireless network manager for Windows XP.

Pre-Requirements

1 - Your computer must be equipped with a Wi-Fi hardware interface that can take the form:

a Wi-Fi capability, especially in the case of laptops;

It is imperative that this function is activated.

This activation is as if through a combination of keys on the keyboard or via a specific button.

An indicator on the computer you usually indicates whether the Wi-Fi is enabled or not.

For more information on the presence of a Wi-Fi capabilities on your computer or activation, please consult the manufacturer's documentation provided with it.

This device must be physically connected and installed the driver provided.

2 - The Wi-Fi modem Numericable must be enabled.

3 - You need information from Wi-Fi (SSID and WEP key) on your modem.

Configuring Wi-Fi

1- Click "Start"and select "Connections" then "Wireless Network Connection".

2- The window " Wireless Network Connection " appears.

3-Select from the list "Choose a wireless network," the network "NUMERICABLE-XXXX", or SSID, for your modem.

4-Click on "Login".

5-Wait a few moments during the attempt to connect to selected network.

6-Windows detects whether the wireless security is enabled. If so, it prompts you for required information.

7-In the "Network key" box, enter the WEP key specific to your modem.

8-In the "Confirm network key",re-enter the WEP key.

9-Click on "Login".

10-Wait a few moments during the establishment of the connection.

11-The network "NUMERICABLE - XXXX" now appears in the status "Connected".

12-Click the X to close the window.

13-Your wireless connection is now functional, you can enjoy the Internet connection of your modem Numericable.

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