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To Configure a Wireless Network by Using the Network Setup Wizard on a Windows 7 computer, follow the steps below: 1. Turn on each PC that you have attached to the network. 2. On the PC that will share its Internet connection, log on to the Internet. 3. On the Internet-connection PC, choose Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Internet and then click the Network and Sharing Center link. 4. In the resulting Network and Sharing Center window, click the Set Up a New Connection or Network link. 5. In the resulting Choose a Connection Option window, choose the Set Up a Wireless Ad Hoc (Computer-to- Computer) Network option and then click Next. The next window describes what the wizard will do; click Next. When you purchase a wireless access point, it includes instructions for setting it up. This typically involves plugging it into a power source, plugging in Ethernet cables to your main computer and possibly a DSL (digital subscriber line) or other high speed modem, and then turning it on. If your wireless connection seems slow, there could be several reasons for that. One factor to consider is whether you’ve protected your computer from spyware and viruses. If these are downloaded to your computer hard drive, they can gradually slow down its performance. In addition, the amount of memory in each computer and the condition of the hard drives can play a role, so you may find two computers sharing the same network actually access the Internet through your network at different speeds. If you have a lot of programs running, that can slow down your connection speed as well. 6. In the following window, enter a Network Name, choose a Security Type, and enter a Security Key/Passphrase. If you need help choosing security options, click the Help Me Choose link. Click Next. 7. A progress windows displays while Windows detects your hardware settings. You have a few options at this point: • Windows detects your hardware and configures it automatically; you’re done. • Windows detects your hardware but requires you to configure it manually. In this case, select the Configure This Device Manually option and complete the required information to finish the setup. • If you have a Flash drive connected via a USB port, connect the drive and click Create Wireless Network Settings and Save to a USB Flash Drive. Enter a name for your network on the following screen and then follow the directions, which involve disconnecting the Flash drive and plugging it into a wireless access point. You can then use the drive to configure each computer on the network as directed. 8. On the final wizard screen that appears, click Finish.
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