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Setting Up a Wireless Connection

Connect Windows 7 to a Vodafone HG556a wireless network

This guide describes how to set up a wireless connection between a Windows 7 computer and a

Vodafone HG556a wireless network. Before you begin this tutorial ensure that your computer's

wireless network adapter is enabled. The procedure of enabling the wireless adapter is different

for each model of laptop so consult the manual for your computer if you are unsure.

1. Ensure your Vodafone HG556a modem is powered on. The Power, DSL and Wireless lights should all be

lit red.

2. Click the network icon

3. Select your Vodafone wireless network then click Connect.

Ticking the "Connect automatically" box will ensure that the next time you start your computer within

range of the modem it will connect to this wireless network without requesting any manual intervention.

in the notification area of your taskbar.

Your own network can be identified as the SSID printed on the

label on the back of your modem.

In the example shown to the left, the SSID is Vodafone_BF83 so

this is also the Network Name.

If no Vodafone wireless network appears in the list, check that

your modem is correctly installed and switched on. Both the Power

and Wireless lights should be lit red.

Your computer might also be out of range. Move closer or re-

position your Vodafone modem to reduce the distance. Then click

the refresh

window.

button in the top right corner of the pop up

Page 1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Connect Windows 7 to a Vodafone HG556a wireless network This guide describes how to set up a wireless connection between a Windows 7 computer and a Vodafone HG556a wireless network. Before you begin this tutorial ensure that your computer's wireless network adapter is enabled.
Page 2 4. The "Type the network security key" dialog box will appear. Type the WPA Key for your Vodafone modem in to the Security key box and then click OK. Your WPA Key can be found on the label on the back of your modem. 5.
Page 3 What can I do to improve the wireless range between my Vodafone modem and my computers? Wireless modem/routers use a frequency spectrum that is shared with many other wireless electronic devices such as other wireless networks, video senders or microwave ovens. Although the modems are designed to cope with a certain level of interference, in some environments it can be difficult to achieve optimal performance.