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WIFI
what you need to connect:
what you need to do:
Step 1: Set up your wireless router - an example of which is on the right - (see How to connect to the internet for instructions). Most internet providers now supply wireless routers as standard. When setting up one, it’s important to provide appropriate security so that your computer can’t be entered by anyone but you. Instructions for this should be supplied with the router, but if in doubt, consult an expert.
To check whether there’s a built-in adaptor, follow these steps...
- Click the arrow next to ‘Network Adaptors’ to see if there’s a wifi adaptor listed.
Step 3: If there is a wifi adaptor, a wifi icon should also appear in the system tray in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. In Windows 7,
it looks like the one on the right.
Step 6: If you’ll be using the same connection regularly, you can tick the box to connect automatically. The first time you connect to a network, you’ll be asked to choose whether it’s a home, work or public network. And voila you're done!