Setting up a wireless adapter for your computer involves the acquisition of a few key components. Since you are lacking an integrated wireless card that would save you a fair deal of trouble, an external wireless adapter must be purchased. Also, the software installation disc containing the drivers for the adapter must be close at hand, as well as the data encryption information for the wireless network you will be joining with your adapter, if password protection is applicable. All the same, navigation of an autoinstall wizard and basic software adjustments are the only tasks holding up project completion. http://www.papatek.com/LCD-Panel
Obtain an external wireless adapter. Just because your computer lacks an integrated wireless card does not mean that an external adapter cannot fully suit your needs. Most external adapters are simply affairs that plug into the USB port of your desktop or laptop.
Install the necessary software and drivers onto your computer to enable your new wireless adapter device. Your adapter should have shipped with an installation disc that will provide the necessary software for your computer; insert this disc into your computer’s drive. Upon insertion it should autoplay, and an installation wizard will appear.
Follow the simple onscreen instructions to navigate the wizard. When prompted by the wizard, be sure to install your external wireless adapter. This is completed by inserting it into your computer’s USB port. http://www.papatek.com/USB-Wireless-LAN-Adapter
Restart your computer once the installation is complete.Establish the settings of your new wireless adapter after your computer’s restart process has ended. First, click the “Start” tab in Windows and right click on the “Network” option.
Hit “Properties” and then choose “Manage Network Connections.” Within the “Manage Network Connections” option, you will see your new wireless adapter included in the list of devices. Highlight it and click “Properties.”
Automate the IP address and DNS server address process. Instead of manually configuring these settings, or attempting to gather the required information yourself, allow the computer to do so instead. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically.” Select “OK” to save the changes. http://www.papatek.com/Network-Device
Find the “WiFi Connection” icon on your desktop. It should be located on the bottom right of the desktop tray. After opening this utility, choose the network you wish to join once it populates the list and hit “Configure,” inputting the WEP/WPA password associated with that network, if applicable. If you do not have a password, you will not be able to join a locked network.
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