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The Network and Sharing Center in Microsoft Windows Vista* can be used to create a secure wireless network profile. A wireless profile is used to configure connections to different access points (AP) or broadband wireless routers.
Create a Secure Wireless Network Profile
Follow these steps to create a secure wireless network profile from the Network and Sharing Center.
1. Access the Network and Sharing Center using Start » Network » Network and Sharing Center or another method
2. Select Manage wireless networks.
3. Click Add.
4. Select Manually create a network profile.
Note: Many network names, known as SSIDs, have security enabled. Connecting to these networks requires that the user know the correct passphrase or preshared key.
5. Enter the network name. This example uses a network named wireless-n.
6. Select the security type.
7. Select the encryption type.
8. Enter the security key or passphrase.
Note: It is not recommended that you select Display characters because this selection will allow anyone around you to see the characters and will compromise network security.
9. Select Start this connection automatically if you would like to use this network when using wireless.
10. Click Next.
11. Select Connect to....
The wireless profile should now be connected to the AP or broadband wireless router.
If you return to Manage wireless networks at this point, you will see that wireless-n is now listed.
Access the Network and Sharing CenterTo access the Network and Sharing Center, use one of the following methods:
- Start » Control Panel » Network and Internet » Network and Sharing Center
- Start » Network » Network and Sharing Center
- Right-click the network system tray icon (the icon that displays two computer monitors) » Network and Sharing Center
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Operating System:
| Windows Vista* Starter, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Premium, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Business, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Premium, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Business, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 64-bit version |
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