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Microsoft Windows 7 lets you create or connect to a wireless network in a
snap. With just a wireless interface adapter and a wireless router or access
point, you can be connected to nearby computers in a few minutes—whether
you're at home or at work. In this quick lesson, you'll learn some networking
basics and find out how to plan, set up and configure wireless networking in
Windows 7. Because wireless network security is highly important these days,
you'll also learn how to make your wireless networking connections safe from
intruders. Finally, if you have any problems connecting to a wireless
network, this quick lesson offers practical advice on how to troubleshoot
network problems that will get you past any technical difficulties.
This quick lesson is designed for a wide range of audiences, from home users
to small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) managers and IT personnel.
Here's what to expect in the lesson:
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Find out about the equipment you need to set up a wireless local area
network (WLAN) in your home or office.
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Learn to configure a typical wireless access point (WAP) to work with your
Windows 7 computers.
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Discover the steps you should take to secure your wireless network from
intruders.
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Learn about different scenarios for configuring a Windows 7 wireless
network.
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Examine common connectivity issues you might encounter with a Windows 7
wireless network and learn how to resolve them.
The instructions and screen shots in this lesson are based on Windows 7
Professional. Wireless networking concepts and procedures are basically the
same with all editions of Windows 7. However, some scenarios are not
applicable if you're using Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic or Home Premium
edition.
Let's get started with the topics in this quick lesson.
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