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Creating a Wi-Fi Connection

From Catherine Roseberry, for About.com

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Entering SSID and WEP Key

Entering SSID and WEP Key

Entering SSID and WEP Key

Photo Credit: ©Catherine Roseberry
In this window, enter the SSID for the Wi-Fi network you want to access. Make sure you do not have CAPS lock or NUM lock while entering the information.

If a Network key is required, click on "Data Encryption and then enter the Network key you have been provided with. Again make sure you do not have CAPS or NUM lock on. Click OK when entered. If you have entered the key incorrectly a message will pop up and you will need to re-enter the key.

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