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    • Using Device Manager in Windows XP to check for an installed wireless adapter
    1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.


    2. Select Properties from the menu. The System Properties window displays.


    3. Select the Hardware tab. [Show Me]


    4. Select Device Manager.  [Show Me]


    5. When Device Manager displays, expand Network adapters by clicking on the plus (+) sign. Look for a wireless adapter already installed on your computer


      6. Figure depicting Windows XP Device Manager

    6. Close Device Manager.
    1. If you've confirmed you have a wireless network adapter installed, you're ready to connect to your network.

      If you don't have a wireless network adapter installed, you must install and configure a wireless network adapter before you can connect to the network.


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