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Four Decorative DotsConnecting to TIEP's Wireless Internet using Windows

Contents

These instructions guide you through setting up a wireless Internet connection on your laptop computer using Window's Operating System.

Before You Begin

This document applies to Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP. Your operating system or specific wireless network adapter may include additional steps or present the steps in a slightly different order. If you need help, contact Ted Atkins, TIEC Network Administrator (room 208C).

To connect to TIEP's Wireless Internet, you must have the following:

Task Summary

To install and configure a wireless card in Windows, follow these general steps. All steps are defined in detail later in this document. 

  1. Install a wireless network adapter.
  2. Install drivers and card software.
  3. Configure TCP/IP properties.
  4. Configure the wireless connection.
  5. Configure your Web browser.
  6. Locate a wireless coverage area.
  7. Connect to the Internet.

Task 1 - Install a wireless network adapter.

  1. Install your wireless card into a PCI or PCMCIA (mini-PC) card slot, or plug a USB wireless adapter into a USB port on your machine.

Task 2 - Install drivers and card software.

  1. Locate the documentation and installation CD-ROM or disk that came with your wireless network card.
  2. Insert your installation CD-ROM or disk into your laptop computer.
  3. Install the device driver, using the appropriate method.
    • A setup program may automatically launch when you insert the CD-ROM or click on its icon.
    • You may need to double-click on a setup utility on the installation CD-ROM or disk.
    • The Add New Hardware or Add Hardware wizard may automatically open.
      If this happens, select Have Disk when prompted to search for drivers. Select the drive containing the installation CD-ROM or disk.
  4. Follow any instructions that appear onscreen during setup to install drivers and client management software for your wireless card. Most cards install a utility program you can use to configure your wireless card for one or more locations. (Refer to your card's documentation if you need help.)
    Note: In Windows XP, you can perform many wireless card management functions through your Network Control Panel.
  5. If prompted, restart your laptop computer when installation is complete.

Task 3 - Configure TCP/IP properties.

  1. Open the Network control panel for your operating system and set the following options for your TCP/IP connection. With most Windows systems, you can click on TCP/IP and click Properties to access TCP/IP options. Refer to the Windows Help program if you need help finding this option.
    • Windows 2000:
      - On the Start menu, select Control Panel.
      - Select Network Connections, then Wireless Network Connection.
    • Windows XP:
      - On the Start menu, select Control Panel, then Wireless Network Connection.
    • Windows 98/ME:
      - On the Start menu, select Control Panel.
      - Select Network, then the Configuration tab.
  2. Select the option that uses DHCP and obtains IP and DNS server addresses automatically, as shown below.
    • Windows XP/2000:
      -       Select Obtain IP Address Automatically.
      - Select Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically.
    • Windows 98:
      - Select Obtain IP Address Automatically.
      - Select Use DHCP for WINS Resolution.
    • Windows ME:
      - Select Server-assigned IP Address.
      -       Select Server-assigned name server addresses.
  3. When you are finished changing your network settings, click OK.
  4. If prompted, restart your laptop computer.

Task 4 - Configure the wireless connection.

Note: The following instructions show you how to manually configure your wireless connection. However, your connection may work automatically. You can skip Steps 11 through 16 if you prefer, and then check the settings below if your connection does not work.

  1. Open the client configuration program for your wireless network card, if one exists. Refer to your card's documentation to find out how to access it. (For Windows XP, you can also click the Wireless Networks tab in the Network Connections Control Panel.)
    • To preserve settings for a wireless network you use at home, use your card's configuration utility to set up an new profile you can use on campus.
  2. Add a new wireless network, or scan for available networks.
    • Click on (or add) tiep-dexter-a or tiep-dexter-g, the name of the TIEP's wireless Public Network.
    • This option may be referred to as the network name or SSID within your card's configuration utility.
    • If you are using a LinkSys card, be sure to change the default SSID setting from linksys to tiep-dexter-a or tiep-dexter-g.
    • If you do not see tiep-dexter-a or tiep-dexter-g, as an available network name, your wireless card may not be properly installed. Many configuration programs include built-in functions to test your wireless card, or you can use the Device Manager.
  3. DO NOT enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
  4. DO NOT specify a channel .
  5. If your configuration program lets you choose modes, ensure that infrastructure or access point (AP) is the active mode, and not ad hoc.
  6. Request a new IP address if your configuration program allows you to do so. Otherwise, restart your laptop computer.

Task 5 - Configure your Web browser.

  1. Check your Internet security level in your Web browser. 
    • Medium privacy settings are recommended.
  2. Close your Web browser.

Task 6 - Locate a wireless coverage area.

  1. Find the strongest connection signal and quality.  
    • Best locations are in the Study Hall, second floor East (Rooms 204a and 204b), and Lobby, respectively.
    • The signal strength is poor (or unavailable) in the West wing and outside Dexter Hall.
    • To check the signal, use a utility provided by your card, or open your Web browser as described in the next step.

Task 7 - Connect to the Internet.

  1. Open your Web browser and attempt to connect to any Web site. Your Web browser home page should appear. If not, you may have one of the following issues:
    • Your browser may be set to open a blank page. Try visiting any Web site (URL).
    • You may not be within a wireless coverage area.
    • Your card may not be properly installed.

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