Guide to Getting Connected

Step 1: Ensure that your wireless device has a compatible wireless adapter.
Ensure that your wireless device, e.g., laptop computer, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), mobile phone, etc. has an IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) compliant network adapter. Most newer wireless devices have built-in wireless adapters. If your wireless device does not come with a Wi-Fi network adapter, you will need to purchase a separate adapter. Below are some examples of external Wi-Fi adapters.

Please check with your device manufacturer the correct type of Wi-Fi adapter to purchase. If you have an external adapter, ensure that the driver for the adapter is properly installed before proceeding with the above steps. Please refer to the user manual and software that comes with the external wireless adapter for the instructions. Ensure that the driver and related software is working before proceeding.

Step 2: Verify that your wireless adapter is turned on.
For laptops with built-in wireless adapters, ensure that the wireless switch that is usually physically located on the front or side of the laptop is turned on.

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