How to Turn on the Wireless LAN
A wireless local area network, or a wireless LAN, is typically limited to a confined area, such as the office or at home. You may find wireless connections in public at a park, in a coffee shop or in the library. A few advantages exist for a wireless network over its wired counterpart, but you must first put together and turn on the proper hardware before you are able to use your wireless LAN.
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Instructions
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Plug in your router and your modem. Both of these will be given to you when you initially pay for Internet.
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Insert an Ethernet cable into your router. Insert the other end into the modem.
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Flip the power switch on both the router and the modem so that both are "On."
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Turn on your computer. Look for the symbol on your task bar that looks like a computer. Click it and choose "Connect to Wireless Network."
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Click the strongest connection, which will be at the top. This is your connection. Click "Connect."
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