Windows XP Wireless Networking Setup

Setting up a computer with Windows XP to use wireless networking is a fairly simple process.  To make the process smoother, make sure you have an 802.11b/g compatible network card and the CD that includes the drivers and documentation for your particular model of card.  The following example assumes you have already installed Windows XP Service Pack 2.  If you have not done this yet, please visit our download site.

1.  Install the wireless network card according to the directions provided by your manufacturer.

2.  Install the drivers from the installation CD provided with your wireless network card.

3.  After the drivers have finished installing, right click on the wireless network icon (i.e.: ) that appears in the lower right of your Windows XP taskbar and click "View Available Wireless Networks" as shown below:

4.  The following Window will appear:

5.  "ouachita" should already be highlighted as the image shows above.  If not, select it and then click on the Connect button below.

6.  In a short second another window will appear:

7.  The connection will be established and the previous window will reappear showing that you are connected.

8.  Open Internet Explorer to browse the Internet.  If you have not already done so, you may be asked to download "Cisco's Clean Access Agent", formerly known as "SmartEnforcer".  Please follow the prompts for installing Cisco's Clean Access Agent.