How to Connect to a Wireless WEP

Wired Equivalent Private is a network security method that is implemented on a number of routers and older devices. It is not recommended for use in modern computing environments because it is not secure and can be easily cracked. Due to its security issues, Windows 7 will not automatically set up or connect to a shared WEP network. You can manually create a network profile that supports WEP and connect to it through the Network and Sharing Center.

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  Open the Start menu and click "Control Panel."

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  Type "network" into the search area and select "Network and Sharing Center" from the result list.

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  Click "Set up a new connection or network" on the left side of the "Network and Sharing Center" window.

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  Click the "Manually connect to a wireless network" option.

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  Select "WEP" from the "Security Type" pane.

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  Enter your preferred nickname for the network and click "Next."

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  Click "Change connection settings."

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  Click "Security" and choose "Shared" from the drop-down menu labeled "Security type."

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  Click "OK."

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  Click "Close."