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AirHoya: Getting Started with a Windows Vista Computer

Requirements

  • Laptop computer with Windows Vista
  • 802.11b-compatible wireless network adapter card

Before you buy a new wireless network adapter card, check to see if you already have one. Many newer computers have a built-in wireless adapter or come with a card you can install yourself.

Install the Wireless Card

To install a new wireless card, follow the setup instructions that came with it. Most of the time, this simply consists of inserting the card into your laptop's PC card slot. Windows Vista should automatically detect and install the necessary software.

Configure Windows Vista to Connect to AirHoya

  1. Click on the Start button, then click on Control Panel.
 
  1. Click on Network and Internet.
 
  1. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
 
  1. In the Tasks pane on the left, click on Manage wireless networks. The "Manage wireless networks" window will open.
 
  1. Click the Add button on the toolbar in the middle of the window. The "How do you want to add a network?" window will open.
 
  1. Click on Manually create a network profile. The "Enter information for the wireless network you want to add" window will open.
 
  1. Beside Network Name, type HOYAS in the box.

    Note: The network name is case-sensitive, so be sure to type it in ALL CAPS.

  2. In the Security type drop-down box, select No authentication (Open).

  3. Make sure Start this connection automatically is checked.

  4. Make sure Connect even if the network is not broadcasting is checked.
 
  1. Click the Next button. A window declaring Successfully added HOYAS will open.
 
  1. Click the Close button.

Use the AirHoya Wireless Network!

Your should now be able to use AirHoya. When ever you turn your computer and wireless card on in an area covered by AirHoya, your computer will automatically connect.
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