How to Set Up a Free Wireless Internet Connection With Vista
A wireless Internet connection is considered free when you do not need a password to access it. Today, free wireless Internet is found at a lot of public places. Be it in a coffee shop or a library or at an airport, Windows Vista makes it easy for you to access a wireless Internet connection. Easily connect to a free Internet connection using the Windows Vista operating system.
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Instructions
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Make sure your wireless card is enabled. Hit the Start key and select "Control Panel." Click on "Device Manager." Hit "Continue" if prompted for permission. Click on the little plus sign beside "Network Adapters" to expand its contents. Double-click on your wireless card. Make sure the status says: "This device is working properly."
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Hit the Start key and select "Connect To" from the Start menu.
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Wait patiently as Windows Vista searches for all the wireless connections that are available with its range.
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Scroll down the list under "Connect to a Network" to find the free wireless Internet connection.
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Single-click on the network and hit the "Connect" button. Wait patiently as Vista connects to this network. You can see the status bar indicating its progress.
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Check the box beside "Save this network" and "Start this connection automatically" if you plan on using this free Internet connection frequently. This will save time, every time you plan on connecting to this network.
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