This document provides instructions on how to set up a wireless network. It begins with definitions of key terms like wireless network and wireless router. It then lists the materials needed like a wireless router and wireless adapter. The document proceeds to give step-by-step instructions for setting up a wireless network on Windows XP, Vista, and 7. It concludes by stating that a wireless network allows sharing of internet access, files, and printers between devices in a home or office.

1. How to Set Up a Wireless Network By: Laaguen, John & Nguyen, Hoang V. Decenber 04, 2009 1

2. Table Of Contents Definition. Materials Needed: Wireless Router. Wireless Adapter. How to set up a wireless network for: Windows XP. Windows Vista. Windows 7. Conclusion. References. Thank You. Questions?

3. Definition. Wireless network refers to any type of computer network that is wireless , and is commonly associated with a telecommunications network whose interconnections between nodes is implemented without the use of wires. 2

4. Materials Needed: Wireless Router: A wireless router is a device that performs the functions of a router but also includes the functions of a wireless access point . It is commonly used to allow access to the Internet or a computer network without the need for a cabled connection. Wireless Adapter: Any of several devices that allows connectivity from a PC or PDA ( P ersonal D igital A ssistant ) to a wireless network . 4 6 5 3

5. How to set up a wireless network for: Windows XP.

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10. S ervice S et ID entification 11

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13. How to set up a wireless network for: Windows VISTA.

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16. W i-Fi P rotected A ccess. DONE 17

17. How to set up a wireless network for: Windows 7.

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23. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcjdKqHsvkM CLIP 24

24. Conclusion It's easier to install than you think. You can use a wireless network to share Internet access, files, printers, and more. Or you can use it to surf the Web while you're sitting on your couch or in your yard.

25. References http://www.pocketpccentral.net/images/feature_graphics/mixed_wrls_network.gif http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_network http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_router http://gadget-geek.net/wp-content/uploads/linksys-wrtgs-wireless-router-0.jpg http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/wireless_adapter http://www.comprawifi.com/images/uploads/1010486367.jpg http://www.wikihow.com/images/f/f4/Setup_693.JPG http://www.askdavetaylor.com/0-blog-pics/linksys-wireless-wifi-80211-wep-wpa.png http://www.wikihow.com/images/c/c1/Clipboard02_84.png http://www.wikihow.com/images/1/19/Clipboard03_764.png http://www.wikihow.com/images/4/44/Clipboard04_381.png http://www.wikihow.com/images/1/12/Clipboard05_4.png http://www.wikihow.com/images/9/94/Clipboard06_644.png 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 13

26. References Cont… http://www.wikihow.com/images/d/db/Clipboard11_356.png http://www.cshore.com/vista_dialup/Network%20and%20internet.jpg http://home-network-setup-guide.com/images/list_of_network_vista.png http://www.vista4beginners.com/files/img/wireless/screen3.jpg http://forevergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/image29.png http://forevergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/image30.png http://www2.essex.ac.uk/cs/services/wireless/eduroam/windows7/step1.jpg http://www2.essex.ac.uk/cs/services/wireless/eduroam/windows7/step2.jpg http://www2.essex.ac.uk/cs/services/wireless/eduroam/windows7/step3.jpg http://forevergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/image34.png http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcjdKqHsvkM 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 22 23 24

27. Thank You Are there any questions?