User guide

Common questions 17
• computer using the Ethernet cable – go to C on page 19
• games console or other device using the Ethernet cable – go to D on page 20
If you aren’t sure whether to use wireless or the Ethernet cable, see ‘Learn about…’
in your Getting Started guide.
A I want to connect my computer using wireless
1 If your computer’s already connected to your Hub using an Ethernet cable, unplug
this cable.
2 Place your computer close to your Hub for a good wireless signal.
3 If you use a wireless adapter with your computer, check it’s installed and connected
using the adapter manufacturer’s instructions. If you’re using a laptop with built-in
wireless, turn on wireless by either using the wireless switch (if your computer has
one) or activating wireless from within your wireless software. Your wireless adapter
must be 802.11b/g or n compliant.
If your computer isn’t wireless enabled or you don’t have a wireless adapter,
see page 27.
4 Find your Hub’s wireless network name/SSID and wireless key. These are on your
Hub’s handy pull-out.
You may need these techy details:
Authentication type: WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK (also known as WPA-Personal)
Encryption type: AES (WPA2) or TKIP (WPA)
Mode: infrastructure (not ad hoc)
5 Follow the instructions below for your computer’s operating system. If your
wireless adapter has its own software, use it to set up your wireless connection
(your software’s ‘help’ section may be useful if you aren’t sure how to do this).