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Configure your SpeedTouch 122g wireless USB adapter

This document describes how to install the Speedtouch 122g wireless adapter on Windows Vista. We recommend that you print this guide to use as a reference.

The ST122g wireless USB adapter is used to connect a laptop, or desktop equipped with free USB suitable slot, to your wireless network.


Set up your modem router

It is recommended that you setup your AOL supported modem router using the AOL Easy Installer or manufacturers CD before you setup your wireless adapter. When you set up your modem router, we recommend that you enable the security features to keep your wireless network protected.

If your modem router supports WPA, we recommend that you use this method as it is more secure than the older WEP standard. You will be asked for a Wireless Network Name (SSID) and a Network or Encryption Key (Passphrase). Please take note of these as you will need them later when you add your computer to your wireless network.

If your modem router does not support WPA, please use WEP 128-bit encryption and note the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Wireless Network Password (WEP128 Passphrase).


Install your wireless adapter

Download the drivers onto the PC that will use the wireless adapter before connecting your adapter. Ensure the adapter is not connected to the USB port.

To install the wireless adapter:

Note: If you have the installation CD that came with your wireless adapter, please insert the CD and skip to step 4.

1. Download the modem driver for your SpeedTouch 122g wireless adapter.
2. When prompted to save the file to a location, select a place that is easy to remember (eg desktop).
3. Once the driver is downloaded, double click the file: ST122g_VistaSetup_v1.0.exe and click Next.
4. Click Next again.
5. Select United Kingdom from the drop-down list and click Next.
6. Tick the box to confirm that the terms and conditions have been read, then click Next.
7. When prompted, connect the adapter to an available USB port and click Next.
8. When prompted, remove and re-insert the adapter.



Configure your wireless adapter

The Windows Vista configuration tool should be used to configure your wireless adapter to connect to your wireless network.

1. Click the Network icon in the system tray.
2. Select your wireless network and click Connect.
3. If security has been enabled on your wireless network, you will be prompted to enter the key or passphrase. Enter the key or passphrase you created when you set up your modem router. This needs to be entered exactly as it was entered on your modem router.
4. Click Connect.
5. Once connected, you will receive a confirmation. Click Close.


Connect to AOL

To set up AOL to work on your home network, you need to change the settings to connect via your modem router.

1. Start AOL but do not sign on. Instead, click Sign On Options or Connect Options on the sign-on screen.
2. Click Expert Setup.
3. Click Add Location.
4. Type a name for the location in the Location Name box (eg Router), then click Next.
5. Choose Broadband (High-Speed, cable, DSL, or other ISP), then click Next.
6. Tick Automatically reconnect me and ignore interruptions... then click Next.
7. Select Automatic Connection, then click Next.
8. Click Sign on to AOL now, then sign on to AOL as usual using any of your screen names.

The next time you start the AOL software, you'll notice 'Router' (or whatever name you gave the location) is available as one of the options in the Location box. This allows you to easily switch between using a modem router connection and a different connection (for example, a dial-up modem) if you wish.