Setting Up and Using Networks 101What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionBefore you can set up a WLAN, you need:• High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL)• A broadband modem that is connected and working• A wireless router or access point• A wireless network adapter for each computer or Tablet-PC that you wantto connect to your WLAN• A network cable with a network (RJ-45) connectorChecking Your Wireless Network AdapterDepending on what you selected when you purchased your Tablet-PC, theTablet-PC has a variety of configurations. To confirm that your Tablet-PC hasa wireless network adapter and to determine the type of card, use one of thefollowing:• The Windows Start button ( in Windows Vista) and the Connect Tooption• The order confirmation for your Tablet-PCStart Button and Connect To OptionTo view your wireless network adapter:• In Windows Vista, click Start → Connect To→ View networkcomputers and devices.• In Windows XP, click Start→ Connect To→ Wireless NetworkConnection.If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, your Tablet-PC may nothave a wireless network adapter installed.If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have a wireless network adapter.To view detailed information about the wireless network adapter:1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection.2 Click Properties.The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. Thewireless network adapter’s name and model number are listed on theGeneral tab.
