Going+Wireless+with+Vista

Using Windows Vista to connect a wireless network is much easier and simpler when you compare it with Windows XP. So much so that you can connect yourVistacomputer to a home wireless network or public network without hardly any trouble at all. Also,Vistais now capable of detecting a non-broadcasting wireless network (hidden SSID), so you're able to configure it as a preferred network. That feature is not supported in Windows XP. Let's check out all the differences now! So, assuming you already have a wireless adapter and a driver installed on your computer, go to the **Start** menu and click on **Connect To**. > > > >
 * Going Wireless with Vista**
 * First of all, you need to connect to the network window that appears. This window will show all the available connections, which are dial-up, VPN and wireless, but your focus is on the wireless connection. Scroll down the list and select the wireless network you wish to connect and then hit the **Connect** button.
 * Note:** If the network you choose is a security-enabled network, it will require authentication. If that happens, one of the following will occur:
 * If the network key is automatically provided by your network or system administrator (that is, the network supports IEEE 802.1x), the connection will be made automatically.
 * If the network key is not automatically provided, type in your key. The key can be a WEP, WPA or WPA2 encryption key.
 * Once you're connected to the wireless network, the connection will show up as connected.
 * If you right click the connected wireless network and click **Properties**, you will be able to see the connection setting of the network and you can then make further configurations, if needed. For example, set it as a preferred network to connect automatically. Check through the settings and play with them until you have everything just the way you want them.



Here's to a wirelessVista!