How to Connect a Dell Laptop to a Router with WEP Encryption

Connecting a laptop to a WEP-encrypted router connection is easy.

Wireless networking, or WiFi, is the network connecting technology used by most wireless devices, such as laptops and smart phones. The technology is available free of charge from most coffee shops and restaurants as an incentive to attract customers. Because the security of a wireless connection is not as good as that of wired networks, router manufacturers have invested time and money in overcoming this problem, and as a result have introduced a few options of connection encryption. One such security option is called WEP, or Wired Equivalency Protocol. Connecting to a router that has WEP enabled requires a simple setup.

Things You'll Need

• SSID or network name
• WEP password

Instructions

1. Open the "Start Menu" on your laptop and click "Connect To." Click "Network and Internet" from the box that opens.

2. Click "Connect to a Network" under the "Network and Sharing Center" section. This will open a list of all wireless networks available.

3. Click the network or SSID you wish to access. In the box that opens, type the WEP network password and click "OK."

References

• Forevergeeks.com: How To Connect To a Wireless Access Point in Windows 7:
• Microsoft: Setting up a wireless network: