Configuring the Wireless WS5 and the Mini-PCI Wireless Card

All network configuration and security settings are dependent upon the site’s infrastructure and configuration of the wireless network. If you encounter problems with the wireless network, see your site administrator.

To connect the Wireless WS5 to a wireless network:

1. Power on the workstation. If the card has never been configured, the WS5 displays a Wireless Configuration dialog box on the desktop asking you to configure the wireless network.

   Figure 11-1 Add New Wireless Network for the Wireless WS5

   
   
   
2. Double-click Add New.

   The Wireless Network Properties dialog box opens.

   Figure 11-2 Wireless Network Properties for WS5

   
   
   
3. On the Wireless Network Properties dialog box, enter the following:
   1. In the Network Name (SSID) field, enter the SSID for your Access Point. Note that this is case sensitive.
   2. In the Encryption drop-down list, select AES.
   3. In the Authentication drop-down list, select WPA2-PSK.
   4. In the Network Key field, enter your network key.

      This is a passphrase and must match the WPA2-PSK passphrase of your Access Point. Use a strong password policy that includes upper and lower case, numeric and special characters.

   5. Click OK to close and save.
4. Select your network, and then click Connect.

   Once you have a wireless network association, you can keep the Wireless network card on the default DHCP setting.

5. To set a static IP address:
   1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Network and Dial-Up Connections.
   2. Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then enter a static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway if using a router.