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WINDOWS XP WIRELESS ZERO CONFIGURATION TOOL
As you have already known, Windows XP has its built-in configuration tools – Windows XP Zero
Configuration, to assist you in some basic configurations of wireless network connection. The
service starts right after the completion of the installation of 802.11g WLAN USB STICK, and you
will find the icon automatically appears in your system tray like the following picture shows.
Figure 4-1: The Wireless Network Connection Icon
Please refer to the desired topics below to look for more details about utilizing your 802.11g WLAN
USB STICK via Wireless Zero Configuration.
4.1 To Connect an Available Network via Wireless Zero Configuration
1. Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
2. In the opened Connect to Wireless Network dialog box, the currently available
networks are listed in the Available networks field. From the list, choose an item that
you intend to associate with.
3. If the chosen entry requires a WEP encryption key and also automatically provides it,
leave the Network Key field blank and then choose the Connect button to build the
connection. Otherwise, you will need to manually enter the identical key in the Network
Key field before clicking Connect.
Figure 4.1-1: The Connect to Wireless Network Dialog Box
4. If the connection is established, there will be a pop-up message shown beside the
Wireless Network Connection icon on the system tray. You could obtain the information
on the status of connection from the message.
4.2 To Configure the Wireless Networks Properties
If you cannot establish a connection with the chosen entry or you wish to configure further wireless
network connection settings, choose the Advanced button in the Connect to Wireless Network
dialogue box.