Home Networking

Add a PC to a Wireless Network

To add a PC to a wireless home network, follow these steps:

Windows:

1. Using the PC you want to connect to your wireless network, click on 'Start' > 'Settings' > 'Control Panel' > 'Network Connections'.

2. Right-click on 'Wireless Network Connection' > 'Properties' > 'Wireless Networks' tab.  Make sure the box is checked next to 'Use windows to configure my wireless network settings'.

3. If a preferred network is selected, highlight and delete it, then click 'OK'.

4. Right-click on 'Wireless Network Connection' > 'View available wireless networks'.

5. Select your wireless network and click 'Connect'.

6. Enter your security key.

 

Mac:

1. Click on the Apple icon > 'System Preferences' > 'Network' > Select 'Automatic' for Location > Select 'AirPort' in 'show' field > Click 'Apply Now'.

2. Close the page and turn off the AirPort, then turn the AirPort on again.

3. Your wireless network name will appear.  Select your wireless network.

4. Enter your secuity key.

 

To connect your PCs and other devices such as printers to your wireless home network, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the wireless network icon in the lower-right corner of your screen, then click on 'View Available Wireless Networks'.

2. The 'Wireless Network Connection' window will appear showing the various wireless networks within range.  If you don't see your network, click on 'Refresh network list' in the upper-left corner.  Click on your network, then click 'Connect' in the lower-right corner.

3. Once you are connected, you can close the 'Wireless Network Connection' window and browse the Internet wirelessly.

If you experience problems with your Internet security software, here are some helpful numbers:

CA Internet Security: 866-870-5667

McAffee: 800-338-8754

Norton: 800-721-3934

Zonelabs: 877-966-5221

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