Adding A New Computer To A Home Wireless Network

Adding A New Computer To A Home Wireless Network

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Its not as hard as it looks. If youve got a gizmo wireless set up, youll have a Wireless/Wired Network Settings Form. The form has your Network Key. You need this, if you dont know your security settings.

To connect to a existing wireless network

Windows XP

1. Open Network Connections by clicking Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then clicking Network Connections.
2. Click Wireless Network Connection, then, under Network Tasks, click View available wireless networks. 3. Choose the wireless network from the list, and then click Connect. If gizmo set up your network, its name will be written inside your Little Book of Happiness.
4. If the network you choose is security-enabled, you have to enter the Network Key on the inside of your Little Book of Happiness (This is exactly like the product code keys on software, games, etc. Its an individual identifier, and very useful as a reference.

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5. Your computer should now connect immediately to the network. Youre ready to surf the web, and you can share your files, pictures, instantly.

Windows 7

1. Open the Network and Sharing Centre by clicking Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Centre
2. Click Connect or Disconnect and a list of networks will appear in the bottom right of your screen
3. Select the network you want to join and click Connect. If gizmo set up your network, its name will be written inside your Little Book of Happiness 4. If the network you choose is security-enabled, you have to enter the Network Key on the inside of your Little Book of Happiness (This is exactly like the product code keys on software, games, etc. Its an individual identifier, and very useful as a reference.)
5. Your computer should now connect immediately to the network. Youre ready to surf the web, and you can share your files, pictures, instantly.

Note: This guide covers connecting to a standard wireless network. For more complicated set ups or additional security issues get one of our gizmotechs to help you if youre not sure how to handle the issues. For help, call 1300 275 449.


About the Author:
Gizmo is an Australian company that provides comprehensive in-home or phone technical support for a wide range of technologies used in the home. For computer help as individual as you are, visit Computer Repairs



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