Setting up WEP on Windows Vista:

 

1.  To begin configuring WEP encryption for your PC, you will need to modify the properties of your wireless network connection. To do this, left-click on the wireless network connection icon in the clock tray and select "Connect to a network"

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2.  On the dialog box that opens, left-click “Set up a connection or network”

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 33.  In the window that appears, choose “Manually connect to a wireless network”, and then click “Next”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

4.  On this box, use the following information: 

For Network name, type “uncwwep”

For Security type, choose “WEP”

For Security Key/Passphrase, type “chawk”

Check “Connect even if the network is not broadcasting”

Click “Next”4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Choose “Connect To”

 

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At this point your computer will connect to the wireless network.  It may take a few moments before the connection becomes active.  It will say “Connected” in bold once it is.

 

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You are now successfully connected to UNCW's wireless network and are protected with WEP encryption! You may now open Internet Explorer and register your PC on the network.