Connecting to the wireless network 

NOTE: This guide is for Windows XP users who are using Windows wireless connection software. 

1)     Plug in or turn on the wireless card.

2)     If you automatically connect to the network then you are done. If it does not then proceed to step 3.

3)     Go to “Network Connections” in the “Control Panel.”

a.      Start

b.      Control Panel

c.      Network and Internet Connections

d.      Network connections

4)     You should see an icon that says “Wireless Network Connection.” (It might say something slightly different.)

5)     Right click on this icon and select “View Available Wireless Networks” from the drop down menu that appears.

6)     On the right hand side you should see a “CLEVNET” connection. Click this box once, and then click “Connect” in the bottom right.

7)     A new window will appear.  Click “Connect Anyway,” or Cancel if you disagree.

8)     If you clicked “Connect Anyway” you should be connected to the wireless network.

Wireless frequently asked question: 

Q: I can not see any available networks to connect too.

·        If the network card is integrated into the laptop then it may be turned off.

o       Your laptop may have a physical button on the front or side of it to turn the wireless card on and off. You may need to turn it on.

o       Your laptop may have a ‘Function’ key to turn the network card on and off. This key would be on the keyboard, it is usually “Fn” + <another key>.  These buttons vary across laptops so it’s best to consult the original documentation, and search your Help menu. 

• If your network card is external then:
  • It has lights on it, check to see if they are flashing. If not,  you might not have the card inserted completely. Remove the card and try to insert it again.
  • It is connected to the laptop via PCMCIA - try another PCMCIA slot if you have another slot. Some laptops are picky about what slot you use.
  • You might not have the driver installed properly/installed. Refer to the network card documentation to follow the proper procedure. This varies widely across manufacturers.