Setting up Wireless with Windows XP
What is Wireless Networking?
With a B- or G- standard wireless network card (available through the Wesleyan Computer Store) your laptop can quickly and easily be configured to connect to the Wesleyan network and the Internet from key campus locations without the need of data jacks or cables. It can allow you full access to e-mail, the World Wide Web, and many of the file servers on campus. This tipsheet will guide you through the basics of installation as well as a troubleshooting section to get you on your way. Wireless access is now available in these locations.
If you are unfamiliar with computing services on campus, be sure to pick up a copy of the ITS Introduction to Network Services manual at the Helpdesk, Room SC143.
Installation
(Skip this section if wireless is built-in or already installed)
- While the laptop is off remove any previous network cards and insert the wireless card into any available PCMCIA slot.
Install drivers
When the new hardware is discovered, Windows XP should automatically find and install the proper drivers for your wireless card. If this fails, use the CD supplied with the wireless card.
Configuration
To configure your wireless card, right-click on "Wireless Internet Connection" under Start Menu -> Settings -> Network Connections and choose Properties. Navigate to the Wireless Networks tab, check the "Use Windows to configure my wireless settings" box and click the configure button in the upper panel. Use settings for this dialog as pictured below and click OK. Note: None of the boxes indicated here should be checked
Next, navigate to the "Advanced" tab and verify that the two checkboxes here are also not checked.
To complete wireless setup, remove your computer from the wired network by unplugging it and open a web browser. Once you authenticate with your email username and password your wireless connection will be fully functional until your computer is shut down or goes on standby.