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Creating a Wi-Fi Connection

From Catherine Roseberry, for About.com

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Adding a Network Connection

Entering a new SSID network connection

Entering a new SSID network connection

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Once the Wireless Network Connection Properties window is open you will have two options depending on how you set up your laptop.

If you do not see any networks listed in Preferred or Available networks, you will have to manually add the SSID. Click on Add. You will have to enter the SSID and WEP key (if required). Click OK and you should then see the network you just added in the Available networks box.

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