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8. In the Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) window, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically.

9. Click OK to validate.

10. Do the same for Internet Protocol version 6

(TCP/IPv6).

To access the Internet, simply launch your Internet

browser.

3.6.

Computers running Windows XP: Connecting to a wireless network

The procedure described hereafter is deliberately intuitive and non-exhaustive. If you have mastered Windows XP, you will note that there are other ways to achieve the same results. You will find our procedure set out in the pages that follow, although you are free to choose your own preferred method.

Alternative: Some manufacturers of WiFi adapters supply their own connection software (example:

Hercules WiFi Station , bundled with Hercules WiFi adapters). We recommend that you refer to their user manual for help on establishing your connection.

Once your computer is switched on, your WiFi adapter automatically detects the wireless networks available and displays them in a specific window.

To view the detected wireless networks:

- In the Windows XP taskbar, click the wireless network icon, which includes both wireless and wired networks.

The message Wireless networks detected is displayed when your WiFi adapter has detected wireless networks.

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- Click this message to display the list of networks. The Wireless Network Connection window appears.

- Browse through the list and select your wireless network (here, the Wanadoo_AAAA network). You will note that this network is secure.

Note: If you select a security-enabled network, you must enter the key in the window. To do so, you must know the key defined when setting up your wireless network (the Livebox security key is indicated on the underside of the device).

- Click the Connect button in the lower right-hand corner.

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