MANUAL FOR CONNECTING TO VIVACOM NET WI-FI NETWORK SECURED WI-FI NETWORK

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1 VIVACOM NET WI-FI NETWORK SECURED WI-FI NETWORK Instructions for users of Windows Vista & Vista SP1/SP2 Before you go through the steps in this manual, make sure to press the «submit» button in My Network Wi-Fi settings page. This will ensure that your Wi-Fi modem is ready with your personal settings. Dear Customer, The following manual for setting up your VIVACOM Net Wi-Fi network assumes you have already successfully activated and configured your network settings via Note: If you have configured your VIVACOM Net Wi-Fi network to use encrypted access please download Manual for connecting to VIVACOM Net WI-FI network insecure WI-FI network (for Windows Vista). If you are not sure about the exact configuration or you do not remember some of the parameters please visit again and follow the instructions to configure these settings on your computer. It is easy and does not require technical knowledge. Just remember the following settings: SSID the name you have chosen for your wireless network Hidden or Visible wireless network Selected security type - WEP, WPA or other Type of the encryption key TKIP, PSK or other The key itself Without these parameters you will not be able to complete the settings on your computer and to use the wireless Internet connection. Congratulations for choosing encrypted network settings for your Wi-Fi Home/Office network. This configuration ensures that your network is secure and private. VIVACOM recommends the use of WPA-PSK type of security. In order to connect your laptop or computer to the already setup wireless network please follow the steps described below. In order to get as close as possible to the screens shown below, please, remove the Ethernet cable between your computer and the Wi-Fi modem. Step 1: Working Network adapter Make sure that your wireless network adapter (Wireless Network Connection) is enabled (the icon status is shown as enabled). In case your personal computer has an additional button for switching on the adapter, please place it on ON position and make sure that the light indicator of the adapter works. Click Start -> Control Panel and then Network and Internet SECURED WI-FI NETWORK page 1 of 9

2 Chose Network and Sharing Center This window is key during the configuration process of your network. Later you will have to come back to it several times. From the left-side menu chose Manage Network Connections SECURED WI-FI NETWORK page 2 of 9

3 In case the adapter is working properly, you should see a screen similar to that below: Step 2: Setting your wireless network adapter: Right-click with the mouse on the Wireless Network Connection icon and choose Properties from the drop-down menu. Mark TCP/IP and then click the Properties button. SECURED WI-FI NETWORK page 3 of 9

4 In the General menu check both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS automatically. Then click the OK button to go back to the window shown below: SECURED WI-FI NETWORK page 4 of 9

5 Step 3 Please, go back to the Network and Sharing Center window In case you have made an unsuccessful attempt to connect to the same wireless network, please, go to Step 3.1. In case this is your first try, go to Step 3.2. Step 3.1 Chose from the left-side menu Manage wireless networks Select the name of the network you wish to delete and click Remove. Thus you will remove the incorrectly saved settings for the wireless network and will be able to create them again properly. To do this, please, go to Step 3.2 Step 3.2 SECURED WI-FI NETWORK page 5 of 9

6 From Network and Sharing Center window chose the Connect to a network option. Form the next window, chose Unnamed Network (in case, of course in you have chosen hidden SSID) and click Connect. In the next screen fill in the chosen in name for your wireless network (BTC-ADSL in this case) and click Next. SECURED WI-FI NETWORK page 6 of 9

7 On the next screen fill in the password/key which you have chosen and saved in and click Connect This is the screen during connection initiation. Chose Save this network and Start connection automatically. Thus your computer will automatically connect to the wireless network you have just created. Click Close. SECURED WI-FI NETWORK page 7 of 9

8 Going back to the Network and Sharing center window, you should see a screen similar to that below: SECURED WI-FI NETWORK page 8 of 9

9 Congratulations! This means you have successfully configured your wireless network and can start surfing. Dear customers, This manual was prepared to make it easy for you to access and use VIVACOM Net Wi-Fi service. If you face any difficulties please contact our 24x7 VIVACOM Technical Desk at for additional information and help on the service. If you have ideas how to improve this manual to make it clearer and more useful do not hesitate to send us E- mail at Thank you for choosing VIVACOM as your service provider SECURED WI-FI NETWORK page 9 of 9