How to Setup Home Wireless Network Windows 2000
If you have the older Windows 2000 operating system, you may not know how to setup your home wireless network. Since there is no icon for wireless connections on this version of Windows, you will need to setup the connection differently than later Windows releases. In order to do this, you will need to have access to a wireless modem as well as a wireless card installed in your PC.
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Instructions
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Go to the "Control Panel" of your Windows 2000 PC. Within this menu bar, you will double-click on the "Network and Dial up Connections" option.
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Highlight the name of your wireless card. Then right-click in order to see a listing of selections for the card.
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Choose the properties for this Windows 2000 wireless connection. Uncheck the file and printer sharing option.
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Check off the box that allows Windows 2000 to display an icon to show when you are connected through the wireless network. This option will also be under the "Properties" menu. Click on the "Configure" button to save your changes.
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Continue to the "Advanced" screen of the network connections screen. Highlight the SSID property from the list provided. In the value screen, you will then enter the name of your wireless router. Under "Authentication," the box for enable authentication for this network should be checked. Select "OK" to save all of these changes.
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Restart your computer to allow your card to locate and connect to your wireless router. As long as the settings are correct, you should be connected to your home wireless network. If your connection fails, make sure your hardware is not causing the problem. Your router and wireless card must both be compatible with Windows 2000 in order to operate correctly.
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Tips & Warnings
You can contact your wireless card or router manufacturer for assistance if your wireless connection still fails since Microsoft no longer offers support for Windows 2000.
