Create a Wi-Fi Connection in vista
Create a Wi-Fi Connection (Windows Vista)
Your Wi-Fi router must be turned on and your computer must be equipped with Wi-Fi equipment that is correctly installed and enabled: dongle, card, Intel Centrino technology, etc.
>> STEP 1/9
To connect to a Wi-Fi network, click on the network icon in the task bar, then on the Connect to a network link
>> STEP 2/9
The Connect to a network window displays the various Wi-Fi networks that are available.
This window indicates the name of the networks (SSID), whether they are secure, and their signal power. If you leave the mouse cursor on it, additional information will be provided, such as the security mode (WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc.) and Wi-Fi network type (802.11b, 802.11g etc.)
>> STEP 3/9
To connect to the Wi-Fi router, select the name of your Wi-Fi router in the list and click on Connect.
>> STEP 4/9
If your router uses a non-secure Wi-Fi connection (without an encryption key), a warning message appears; click on Connect Anyway:
If your router uses a secure Wi-Fi connection, enter the security key and click on Connect:
>> STEP 5/9
Wait a few moments.
>> STEP 6/9
Once you are connected, you may save the connection, which will allow you to modify it later in the network and sharing center, and to automatically connect to the router each time it is detected.
Tick these options, if you so wish, and click on Close.
>> STEP 7/9
The following screen asks you to select the profile that corresponds to the location of your connection: private (home or office) or public.
Windows Vista will then establish the security parameters, as a connection in a public place requires greater security than one of a private nature.
>> STEP 8/9
If a UAC (User Account Control) warning window appears, click on Continue.
>> STEP 9/9
Click on Close.
The network icon in your task bar should indicate that the Wi-Fi connection between the computer and modem is established:
The connection with your Wi-Fi router is established.
Your Wi-Fi router must be turned on and your computer must be equipped with Wi-Fi equipment that is correctly installed and enabled: dongle, card, Intel Centrino technology, etc.
>> STEP 1/9
To connect to a Wi-Fi network, click on the network icon in the task bar, then on the Connect to a network link
>> STEP 2/9
The Connect to a network window displays the various Wi-Fi networks that are available.
This window indicates the name of the networks (SSID), whether they are secure, and their signal power. If you leave the mouse cursor on it, additional information will be provided, such as the security mode (WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc.) and Wi-Fi network type (802.11b, 802.11g etc.)
>> STEP 3/9
To connect to the Wi-Fi router, select the name of your Wi-Fi router in the list and click on Connect.
>> STEP 4/9
If your router uses a non-secure Wi-Fi connection (without an encryption key), a warning message appears; click on Connect Anyway:
If your router uses a secure Wi-Fi connection, enter the security key and click on Connect:
>> STEP 5/9
Wait a few moments.
>> STEP 6/9
Once you are connected, you may save the connection, which will allow you to modify it later in the network and sharing center, and to automatically connect to the router each time it is detected.
Tick these options, if you so wish, and click on Close.
>> STEP 7/9
The following screen asks you to select the profile that corresponds to the location of your connection: private (home or office) or public.
Windows Vista will then establish the security parameters, as a connection in a public place requires greater security than one of a private nature.
>> STEP 8/9
If a UAC (User Account Control) warning window appears, click on Continue.
>> STEP 9/9
Click on Close.
The network icon in your task bar should indicate that the Wi-Fi connection between the computer and modem is established:
The connection with your Wi-Fi router is established.
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