Quick Tips for Wireless Network on Windows XP

Question

I want to use a different wireless network, but it’s secure. How can I get onto the new wireless network?

If a wireless network is secured with encryption, you will need to provide a valid encryption key to access the secured network. First, right-click the wireless network icon in your System Tray and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Highlight the name of the secured wireless network that you want to use and click Advanced. A Properties dialog box should open. In the Available networks area, highlight the desired secure network again and click Configure. A new dialog box appears. Make sure that the secure network SSID is correct, enable encryption, and then enter the necessary key(s) in the spaces provided, this dialog will appear a bit different for WPA-type security. Click OK to accept the key(s).

You should connect to the secure network once you click OK. If you still do not connect, double check the encryption key(s) and make sure they are correct. Remember that unless you’ve set up the wireless network yourself, you’ll need to obtain any encryption keys from the secure wireless network operator.