To set up your wireless router, follow these steps:

1. Print these instructions. You'll be temporarily disconnected from the Internet, so while you're working on the installation, you won't be able to get to this page online.

2. Locate your cable modem and unplug the power cord.

3. Connect your wireless router to your modem as indicated in the diagram below.

4. If you currently have your computer connected directly to your modem, unplug the network cable from the back of your computer and plug it into the port labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN on the back of your router.

5. If you don't currently have a computer connected to the Internet, plug one end of the network cable (included with your router) into your modem, and the other end into the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port on your wireless router.

Modem

Router

6. Plug in the power to both your modem and router. After a minute or two, the Internet, WAN, or WLAN light on your router should light up, indicating that it has successfully connected to your modem.

7. For assistance in setting up wireless security, please contact the manufacturer of your wireless router.

To connect your computers and devices to your wireless network, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the wireless network icon in the lower right corner of your screen, then click "View Available Wireless Networks".

Note: If you encounter any problems, consult the instructions that came with your network adapter and router. Please call the manufacturer's technical support number for additional help.

2. The Wireless Network Connection window will appear and display the various wireless networks within range. If you don't see your network, click "Refresh network list" in the upper-left corner. Click on your network, and then click "Connect" in the lower-right corner.

Note: If you encounter any problems, consult the instructions that came with your network adapter and router. Please call the manufacturer's technical support number for additional help.

3. Windows XP will show its progress as it connects to your network. If the "Wireless Network Connection" window continues to display "Acquiring Network", you many need to contact the manufacturer for assistance.

4. Once you are connected, you can close the "Wireless Network Connection" window and browse the Internet wirelessly.