Southwest Wireless Client Setup Instructions

 

 

Criteria

 

Windows Type: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2

Wireless Card: 802.11b/g compatible

Authentication Type: Open

Encryption Type: Disabled

 

 

Procedure

 

  1. Click on the Start Menu.
  2. Click on Connect To.
  3. Click on Wireless Network Connection.

 

 

 

  1. When the Wireless Network Connection window appears, click on Change advanced settings option in the left margin.

 

 

  1. After the Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears, ensure the check box for Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is checked. Then click Add under the Preferred Networks section.

 

 

  1. Under the Association Tab type in the Network Name (SSID), southwest.

 

 

  1. For Network Authentication select Open.

 

  1. For Data encryption section select Disabled.

 

  1. Click OK.

 

  1. Click OK.

 

  1. When you return to the desktop you should have a connection balloon in the System Tray next to the clock notifying you that you are connected to the wireless network.

 

  1. You must now register your computer for use on Southwest's network. Open your web browser (i.e., Internet Explorer) and follow the instructions that appear there.