How to Set Up an Ethernet-to-Wireless Client Adapter With a Laptop
An Ethernet-to-wireless network adapter allows a user to connect an Ethernet device to a wireless network. This setup works for computer accessories such as printers, scanners and faxes, as well as Ethernet laptops. Security features encrypt data transferred over the wireless and Ethernet network, so that information is protected. Most of these devices, including the Cisco-Linksys WET11 and the Airborne series, are plug and play, making for installation in minutes. The devices need a power source, access to a wireless network, and an Ethernet cable in order to work.
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Instructions
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Plug your Ethernet cable into the laptop. The Ethernet socket has an icon that looks like a cable with multiple plugs.
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Plug the other male end of the Ethernet cable into the female socket of the Ethernet-to-wireless device. The male end has a plug that goes into the socket, which is the female end. This socket will have the same icon as on the laptop. Some devices color-code the socket yellow for convenience.
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Plug the Ethernet-to-wireless device into a wall outlet and turn on.
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Turn on the laptop.
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Insert the installation CD that came with the Ethernet-to-wireless device.
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Run the installation wizard on the laptop. The installation wizard will ask you to accept a user agreement, and ask where you wish to load the contents of the CD. It will create an icon for you to access the Ethernet-to-wireless device software from the computer, and allow the computer to recognize the device. When finished, connect to the wireless network.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the installation guide or any other brochure that came with the Ethernet-to-wireless device. These will help you trouble shoot any issues that may arise when installing or later on.
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