Using Networks 77Start Button and Connect To Option1 Click Start→ Connect To→ Show all connections.If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you may nothave a wireless network card.If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have a wireless network card.2 To view detailed information about the wireless network card:a Right-click Wireless Network Connection.b Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The wirelessnetwork card’s name and model number are listed on the General tab.NOTE: If your computer is set to the Classic Start menu option, you can view network connections by clicking theStart→ Settings→ Network Connections. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may not have awireless network card.The Order Confirmation for Your ComputerThe order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer lists the hardware andsoftware that shipped with your computer.Setting Up a New WLANConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connectionrequirements for your broadband modem.2 Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to setup a wireless Internet connection. See "Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem" onpage 75.3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Your wireless router may have been shipped withan installation CD. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information.Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer.4 Shut down your computer and any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through the Startmenu.5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet.6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem.NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before you continue with thenetwork setup.7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there is no power connectedto the router.8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem.
