4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the “This connection uses the following
items:” box.
5. Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window opens.
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6. Click “Use the following IP address” in the General tab
7. In the “Use the following IP address” box, enter your IP address:, subnet mask:
and Default Gateway:.
8. In the “Use the following DNS server addresses” box, Enter your Preferred DNS
server: and Alternate DNS server:.
9. Click OK when you finish the TCP/IP set-up.
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Wireless Connection (Factory Option)
Your computer’s wireless LAN adapter is ready to use for most situations, however if
your system does not have a DHCP server or you wish to personally configure your
wireless LAN connection, proceed as outlined in “Configuring Network Environment”
below.
The table below shows the Windows taskbar icons for the wireless LAN.
Icon Name Description
Connection
Established
Connection
Unavailable
Displays if connection is available.
Displays if connection is unavailable.
To display relative Signal Strength:
1. Double Click the icon in the taskbar to display the Wireless Network
Connection Status window. This window also displays connection Status, Speed,
Duration and Activity.
Configuring Network Environment
Configure the Wireless Network Adapter as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections
2. Click icon (Network Connections)
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Network Protocols:
You may need to consult your System Administrator if their network network
protocols and settings are required for your wireless LAN environment.
3. Double-Click the Wireless Network Connection icon. The Connect to Wireless
Network window pops up.
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4. Select one of the available networks in the Available networks section, if
displayed.
No networks are displayed
Office - Consult your system administrator.
Home - Verify your access point is working properly.
5. Click the Connect button. The Wireless Network Connection icon in the control
panel will show your connection is Enabled. You may proceed using the network
as normal wired LAN connections.
Change Wireless Network Access Point as follows:
1. Right Click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
2. Click View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network
window pops up.
3. Select the new network from the available networks in the Available networks
section, if displayed.
4. Click Connect button. The Wireless Network Connection icon in the control
panel will show your connection is Enabled. You may proceed using the network
as normal wired LAN connections
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