How to set up WiFi on a laptop running Windows XP. Windows XP SP2: Setting up a wireless network and firewall
If you have several laptops at home or at work and you need each laptop to have Internet access.
And also if you need to provide sharing to folders and files between laptops, then you need to create local network with Internet access.
With development wireless technologies The most convenient option is to create a local wireless network via Wi-Fi. In this case, all laptops must be equipped wireless Wi-Fi- adapters.
A local wireless Wi-Fi network can be created in two ways:
1. Infrastructure regime. In this mode, laptops access the Internet and exchange information with each other through a special device - an access point ( wireless router).
2. Ad-Hoc mode. In this mode, laptops exchange information directly with each other and access to the Internet is carried out in most cases through main computer(a computer or laptop connected to the Internet and acting as an Internet gateway).
Most best option This is the connection of laptops into a network using infrastructure mode. To do this, you will need to purchase a wireless router. But if buying a router is not yet part of your plans, then you can create a Wi-Fi network directly between laptops (Ad-Hoc). This article will discuss how to do this. To make it easier for you to navigate setting up a Wi-Fi network, I will explain the following definitions:
The main computer of the network is a computer or laptop connected to the Internet and acting as an Internet gateway. A Wi-Fi connection will be created on this computer.
Other computers networks - computers or laptops connected to a Wi-Fi network created on the main computer and having access to the Internet through this computer.
Configuring the network host computer
Turn on the Wi-Fi adapter. In the notification area (tray), click the wireless network connection icon.
Note: if this icon is not displayed, it may be hidden and you need to click on the arrow to see it. If this icon is not in the notification area, then perhaps your Wi-Fi adapter is turned off by software and to turn it on you need to go to: Start - Control Panel - Network Connections - double-click on the Wi-Fi wireless connection icon. It may also happen that you do not have it installed There is no driver for the Wi-Fi adapter or there is no adapter at all.
On the Wireless Networks tab, click Add...
In the Network name (SSID): field, enter a custom network name.
In the Authentication: field, select Public.
In the Data Encryption: field, select WEP.
In the Network Key: field, enter the network password. The password must consist of 5 or 13 characters. The more signs the better. To create a password, it is better to use a password generator.
In the Key Confirmation: field, enter the password confirmation.
Check this box direct connection computer - computer; access points are not used.
Go to the Connection tab and check the Connect if the network is within range checkbox. Click OK.
Check the Ignore disabled network equipment checkbox. Click Next.
Check This computer has direct connection to the Internet. Other computers on the network connect to the Internet through this computer. Click Next.
Select an Internet connection from the list. Click Next.
Check the box next to your wireless adapter. Click Next.
In the Description field: enter a description of the computer, for example Vasily’s Computer.
In the Computer name: field, enter the computer name. The computer name must be unique. You cannot specify a computer name that is already in use on the network. Click Next.
In the Workgroup: field, enter a name working group. The workgroup name must be the same on all computers on the network. Click Next.
By default in all Windows versions XP per except Windows XP Home Edition and in all versions of Windows 7, Vista the workgroup name is WORKGROUP.
If you will be sharing folders and files, check Enable file and printer sharing. Click Next.
Wait a little...
Check the box Just complete the wizard; there is no need to run it on other computers. Click Next.
Click Finish.
The network host computer has been configured.
Setting up other computers on the network
Turn on the wireless adapter. Click Start - then right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Go to the Computer Name tab.
In the Description field: enter a description of the computer, for example Fedor’s computer. Click the Change... button
In the Computer name: field, enter the computer name. The computer name must be unique. You cannot specify a computer name that is already in use on the network.
In the workgroup field: enter the name of the workgroup. The workgroup name must be the same on all computers on the network. Click OK. Next, a reboot will be required. If the computer name and workgroup name do not need to be changed, simply click Cancel.
Note: By default, in all versions of Windows XP except Windows XP Home Edition and in all versions of Windows 7, Vista, the workgroup name is WORKGROUP.
Click the wireless network connection icon.
Note: If this icon is not displayed, it may be hidden and you need to click on the arrow to see it. If this icon is not in the notification area, then perhaps your Wi-Fi adapter is turned off by software and to turn it on you need to go to Start - Control Panel - Network Connections and double-click on the Wi-Fi wireless connection icon. It may also happen that you do not have the driver installed for the Wi-Fi adapter or that this adapter does not exist at all.
Go to the General tab. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Check the Use the following IP address:
In the field IP address: Assign an IP address wireless adapter. The IP address must be unique and from the same subnet as the IP address of the host computer's wireless adapter. There should be no devices on the network with the same IP. Since the IP address 192.168.0.1 is assigned to the Wi-Fi wireless adapter on the host computer, the IP addresses on other computers on the network should be: 192.168.0.2, 192.168.0.3, etc.
Important: If the main computer on the network is running the Windows 7 operating system, then its wireless adapter is assigned the IP address 192.168.137.1, which means that on other computers on the network you need to specify IP addresses: 192.168.137.2, 192.168.137.3, etc.
In the Subnet mask: field, enter the value 255.255.255.0.
In the Default gateway field: enter the IP address of the host computer - 192.168.0.1.
Important: If the host computer on the network is running Windows control 7, then the IP address of the main gateway must be specified as 192.168.137.1
In the Preferred DNS server field: specify the IP address of the provider's preferred DNS server.
In the field Alternative DNS server: specify the IP address of the provider's alternative DNS server.
Addresses DNS servers can be obtained from your provider.
Click OK.
Click the wireless icon.
Double click on your wireless network.
Enter your password and click Connect.
All. We set up a computer-to-computer Wi-Fi network in Windows XP.
Wi-Fi is one of the most popular ways to access the network. Wi-Fi has many different advantages, but the most important thing is that the user no longer has to deal with wires. A distinctive advantage is also the fact that several devices can be connected to one network at once. To do this, you need to create an access point.
First of all, you need to make sure that the device on which the access point will be created has a built-in Wi-Fi adapter. Today, such adapters are available in all modern, but not all tablets or phones. Depending on this, you need to make sure in advance that your devices can connect to the Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi point access can be done without a router, but you must have a device with a Wi-Fi adapter.
Start creating a Wi-Fi hotspot
First step of creating a point Wi-Fi access is as follows - you need to go to the “Network Connections” folder (“Network Connections” is located in the “Control Panel”) and then double-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon. Then you can turn on Wi-Fi on your computer. After this, you need to call up the context menu by right-clicking on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon. IN context menu Select Properties and in the window that appears, go to the “Wireless Networks” tab. On this tab, you need to find the “Use Windows to configure networks” field and check the box, then click “Add”.
The next step is to enter data in the appropriate fields. The first step is to write down the network name, the authentication must be open, and where data encryption is specified, it must be indicated that it is carried out using WEP. The network key (must be from 5 to 13 characters) is also entered independently. The key index must be equal to 1. Then you need to find the “Connect if not broadcasting” field and check the box. In the “key provided automatically” field, the checkbox is removed.
Last steps
As a result, there is open window"Wireless network connections" and the "Properties" tab. You need to find the “General” tab, where there is the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item. At this point you need to go to properties and find the “Use the following IP address” field. Be sure to check the box next to this item. After it is installed, you need to write:
IP address - 192.168.0.1;
Subnet mask – 255.255.255.0;
The preferred DNS server is 192.168.0.1.
After everything is done and if the entered data is correct, the Wi-Fi access point on Windows XP can be used.
24.03.2015
WiFi function This, essential element laptops which is very popular today. A laptop without wifi is like a gas industry without gas.
Usually when buying a new laptop wifi function By default it is in off mode or you have to manually configure wifi settings.
Configuration is carried out differently on different operating systems. There is also external settings which differ according to laptop models (activated using keys).
In this article I will tell you how to enable wifi on different laptops and how to make internal settings.
First of all, you need to configure the router and check whether wifi is turned on on the router itself. There are two ways to enable or disable wifi on your router:
1. On the back of the router there is a wifi button to turn it on and off.
2. Wi-Fi is turned on and off in the internal settings of the router.
We carry out an external inspection of the laptop, if you see an icon in the form of an antenna that lights up, it means that wi-fi is turned on, if it doesn’t light up, it’s turned off.
If you see an “X” on the wi-fi sign at the bottom of the panel, it means that the network is disabled.
Almost all laptop models have a mechanical switch wifi networks or built-in software which turns wifi on and off. Laptop with mechanical wi-fi switches.
How to enable wifi on different laptop models
HP laptop:
HP Connection Manager software.
To open the program, go to “Start” - “all programs” - “HP Connection Manager”. Opening this program Before connecting the device, press the power button. Let's look at the picture
On laptops asus switching on Wi-fi is performed using a mechanical switch (on or off button).
In this case wifi control It becomes convenient, but if the switch fails there will be some problems.
Wi-Fi can also be controlled using the Fn+ F12 key combination on the keyboard, hold down the Fn key and press F12
But some models of Acer laptops do not have a button on the case to turn on and turning off wi-fi. Therefore, the Fn+ F12 keyboard is used to control the wi-fi connection. You need to press Fn and without releasing press F12.
Lenovo laptop:
For turning on wi-fi on lenovo laptops The Fn+ F5 keys are used. Press the Fn key and without releasing it press F5. After performing these steps, the laptop should light up wifi indicator
To connect your laptop wirelessly wi-fi networks You need to press the combination Fn+F9 on the keyboard. Hold Fn without releasing and press F9. As in all cases, if the connection to the network is successful, the indicator on the laptop will light up.
Toshiba laptop:
To activate wi-fi on Toshiba laptops The key combination Fn+F8 is used. Again, hold down the Fn key and press F8.
Internal wifi setup on a laptop
These settings depend on the operating system, which is configured differently. Basically, all settings are related to wi-fi in sleep mode, i.e. In some cases they must be enabled manually. Let's look at the settings on each Windows operating system. Before starting the settings, check the following parameter.
On the bottom panel on the desktop we look for the battery charging sign. Right-click on this sign and select “windows mobility center.”
In the window that opens, look for the wireless network section and make sure it is turned on.
How to enable wifi on a laptop with windows 7 operating system
Open “Start”, go to “Control Panel”, select “Network and Internet”. In the window that opens, go to “Network and Sharing Center” shared access" Next, on the left side of the window, go to the “change adapter settings” section.
After that, the wireless networks window will open. Right-click on “wireless network connection” and select “enable”
If the network is on, leave everything as it is. If the data section is enabled, the window that opens will contain available wifi points.
Choosing the desired network and click connect. If at setting up wifi On the router you specified a password, then when you connect to the laptop network, it will ask you for that password, enter the password and press OK.
How to enable wifi on a laptop with windows vista operating system
In order to set up wifi on windows vista You need to follow similar steps as on Windows 7.
Go to “start” and open “control panel”. On the left side, click “switch to classic view.”
Now you need to select “Network and Sharing Center”. On the left side of the window, click “manage network connections.”
Now go to “manage network and connections”, right-click on “wireless network connections” and click “connect”.
After completing these steps, it will open wifi list compound. Choose required connections Click connect if necessary, enter the password, click OK.
How to enable wifi on a laptop with windows xp operating system
In order for the laptop to be able to connect to a wifi network on the Windows XP operating system, you must complete the following steps.
Click “start”, open “control panel”, go to “network connections”. Right-click on the “wireless network connection” section.
Right-click on “connection” and select “view available wireless networks.” A window will open in this window, click on “change order of network preference”.
Next, click on “network and access point” and click on the checkbox “ automatic connection to the network." Now go to the “view available wireless networks” section, select the network you need and click “connect”. If everything is done correctly, a message will appear on the taskbar in the lower corner indicating a completely successful connection to wifi.
If the above settings fail to enable wifi laptop, then you need to check the following parameters.
Installing the wifi adapter driver on a laptop
In order to check whether the wifi adapter driver is working, you need to go to “Start” “Control Panel” “System and Security” and click “System”. Next, go to the left side of the window “Device Manager”
Opened in the window, go to the section network adapters. If there is a yellow triangle with exclamation mark as in the picture
This means that the driver is not working, to fix this situation Right-click on the non-working driver and select “update driver”.
In the window that opens, select “ automatic update", in the event that you have internet. Or go to the official website of your laptop manufacturer, download drivers in the section required driver.
In practice, there are cases when wifi adapter disabled. In this case, right-click on the adapter and click “enable”.
There are also cases when the adapter is located under the energy saving filter. To check whether the adapter is under this filter, go to the “control panel” “security system” “system” “device manager” then right-click on the driver itself, click “properties” in the window that opens and go to “power management”
In this window, uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save energy.”
This solves the question of how to turn on wifi on a laptop. I hope the information was useful to you. If you have any questions, write comments.
Is there no Wi-Fi icon on the Windows taskbar or in the Network and Sharing Center menu? This does not mean that the equipment has failed. Equipment breakdown is only one of the probable causes. In some cases, you can do it yourself.
What to do if there is no “Wireless Network Connection” icon.
This problem occurs if:
Is there a Wi-Fi receiver?
If a receiver is not installed on your computer, you will not see the Wi-Fi network icon. But how can you check what kind of adapter you have? The simplest thing is to look at the PC characteristics. Laptops should have a sticker that lists the device specifications. Another option is to find out the adapter model and find information about it. You have desktop computer? Then look for system unit ports for connecting a modem. If an antenna is installed there, then the product is suitable for operation via Wi-Fi.
And the easiest way:
- You need the Windows Control Panel.
- Open Device Manager. It's in the Hardware and Sound category.
- Expand the Network Adapters menu.
- See if there are any models that say "Wirelles", "802.11" or "WiFi".
If there are no such inscriptions, configure wireless connection it won't work. But you can purchase a Wi-Fi module or network card, in which there is already an antenna. There are also external Wi-Fi receivers.
Driver
Windows usually loads the software it needs on its own. But if the driver network equipment is missing or damaged, it must be installed manually.
To connect you need to download the software. There are several ways. The first one is suitable if the driver was installed incorrectly.
- In the Manager, right-click on the item with the yellow triangle.
- Select "Delete" and confirm the action.
- Restart your computer.
- After Windows startup will “detect” the presence of a new device.
- If this does not happen, go to the Manager again.
- Select any item.
- "Actions - Update configuration."
This will only work with equipment that is installed on a plug-in basis. and Play” (meaning “Plug and Play”). The software for these devices downloads itself. You can use them immediately after connecting. If the board does not have such a function at all:
- Select any item in the Manager.
- "Actions - Install old device"
- A window with explanations will open. Click Next.
- Check " Automatic search" or "Manually".
- Select Network Adapters.
- If you know the model and type of gadget, find it in the list.
- Wait until the installation finishes.
To download an update for outdated software:
- In the Manager, right-click on the device.
- In the drop-down list, click on “Update Driver”. This option will be active if Windows has detected the hardware model.
- Select “Automatic search” so that the system finds the software on the network and downloads it.
- Or click “Search on your computer” to specify the path to the installer.
A disk should be included with your new Wi-Fi adapter or laptop. You can download the necessary software from it. If you do not have a CD with the driver, and the system itself did not find it:
- Go to the network equipment manufacturer's website.
- Copy the model name into the search bar.
- Open the information page for your adapter.
- Download the software from there. It is usually located in the “Support”, “Downloads”, “Files” or “Programs” section.
There are special applications to install system software. For example, Driver Booster. It detects the hardware model and downloads for it current versions drivers.
The manual is suitable for Wi-Fi settings on a laptop, netbook, as well as on a computer with a Wi-Fi module and the Windows XP operating system.
1. On the desktop, click the “START” button and in the window that appears, select “CONTROL PANEL”.
2. In the “CONTROL PANEL” window, select “NETWORK AND INTERNET CONNECTIONS”.
3. In the “NETWORK AND INTERNET CONNECTIONS” window, select “NETWORK CONNECTIONS”
4. In the “NETWORK CONNECTIONS” window, in the “LAN or high speed internet» Right-click on the wireless connection icon. From the pop-up menu, select Properties
5. In the properties window, in the “General” tab, right-click “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click the “Properties” button
Place the flags as in the picture, click “OK”
7. In the “Advanced” window, check the boxes as shown in the figure below. Click the "Close" button.
8. In the properties window, in the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Wireless Networks” button. A list of wireless networks within range of your computer will open. Click Update Network List. Select the required network. Click the "Connect" button. A window for entering the key will open. Enter the password key that you specified when setting up file security on the router.
If all the steps were carried out step by step, then you should have managed to set up Wi-Fi on Windows XP.
Possible problems when setting up Wi-Fi!
Problem: There is no “Wireless Networks” tab in the wireless connection properties.
Cause: Wireless connection off.
Solution: On laptops there is a wireless network (WLAN) switch button - switch the button to the “On” state.
Problem: Wireless networks are not displayed in the wireless network selection window.
Cause: Alternative software for setting up a wireless network is installed on your computer. Or the “” flag is not set (see point 6)
Solution: Disable or uninstall alternative software. Select " Use Windows to configure your network"(see paragraph 6)