How to Configure Wireless Authentication in XP
Hackers love unsecured wireless networks. They cruise residential neighborhoods while running war-driving software, which is designed to sniff out and detect unsecured wireless networks. If they can obtain access to your wireless network, they may have complete access to your home computers and other network devices. Hackers can also use your Internet connection to launch attacks on websites or commit other cyber crimes, which law enforcement officials can trace directly to your home or business. Set up wireless authentication to protect your wireless network.
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Instructions
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Log on to your Windows XP computer as an administrator. Click on "Start." Choose "Control Panel" from the menu.
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Choose "Switch to Classic View" from the "Control Panel" area on the left side of the window. Select "Network Connections" from the white pane.
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Right-click on the icon for your wireless connection. Choose "Properties" from the drop-down menu.
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Select the "Wireless Networks" tab. Highlight your "Preferred Network." Click on the "Properties" button.
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Select the "Association" tab. Choose the authentication type from the "Network Authentication" drop-down menu.
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Select the encryption type from the "Data Encryption" drop-down menu. Type the authentication key in the "Network Key" and "Confirm Network Key" fields.
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Click on the "OK" button in the "Wireless Network Properties" window. Click on the "OK" button in the "Properties" window.
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