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wireless connections.

connect wireless devices to your modem.

Show me wireless instructions for:

a wireless capable Windows PC
a Mac®
another wireless device

(e.g., Xbox, blu-ray player, PlayStation®, iPad®, etc.)

Windows PC

In the system tray (usually in the bottom right corner of your computer screen), click (or double-click) the icon for your wireless connection software (see examples below).
You should see a list of wireless networks. The list should include your modem's network and possibly others. Select your network and follow your software’s next steps.
Your network (2.4 GHz): Your network (5 GHz):
Note: If you see “Windows cannot configure this wireless connection,” try a different icon in the system tray (see above for common icons). Another application is managing your wireless connections. You might have to contact your computer manufacturer and/or the wireless software company for additional help.
Enter your wireless network security key (password):
It is case sensitive. If entered correctly, your computer should wirelessly connect to the modem.
Test your wireless connection. If this computer is connected to the modem using a cable, unplug it. Open a new page in your browser. If you do not see a web page from the Internet, try repeating steps 1, 2, and 3 to reconnect.
After connecting your wireless computers or devices, click "next" to continue.

Other Wireless Device

Specific instructions for connecting devices to your wireless network vary widely among devices. Oftentimes, specific instructions can be found by doing an Internet search for wireless instructions for you device (e.g., search for "Xbox wireless instructions").

That being said, nearly all wireless devices will include the following steps.

There will be some sort of menu with an entry for "settings" (or "network settings", etc.).
There will be an option for "wireless settings" (also could be named "wireless", "WiFi". etc.).
You should get to the point where you see a list of wireless networks. The list should include your modem's network and possibly others. Select your network and follow the next steps on your device.
Your network (2.4 GHz): Your network (5 GHz):
Enter your wireless network security key (password):
It is case sensitive. If entered correctly, your device should give you some indication that it is now wirelessly connected.
After connecting your wireless devices or computers, click "next" to continue.

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