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### Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using a New SSID

Related Models:M7206W / M7216NWA / M7256WHF
You must connect to a new SSID from your computer when it is configured for Ad-Hoc mode.

1. Press MENU.
2. Press or to select the Network option, and then press OK.
3. Press or to select the WLAN option, and then press OK.
4. Press or to select the Setup Wizard option, and then press OK.
5. When WLAN Enable? appears, enable the wireless network.
   This will start the wireless setup wizard.
6. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Press or to select the <New SSID> option, and then press OK.
7. Enter the SSID name, and then press OK.
8. Press or to select the Ad-hoc option, and then press OK.
9. Press or to select the Encryption Type None or WEP, and then press OK.
10. If you selected the WEP option for Encryption Type, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
    Your Lenovo machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
11. To apply the settings, select Yes. To cancel, select No.
12. The machine will attempt to connect to the wireless device you have selected.

If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays Connected. The machine will print your machine's wireless status report. If the connection fails, check the error code on the printed report.
(For models with wired network function) If the connection fails, your machine reverts to a wired network interface.

For Windows®:

You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, click Multi-Function Suite Install on the Installer CD-ROM's Install Software page.

For Macintosh:

You have completed the wireless network setup. Go to the Lenovo Website at http://www.lenovo.com to install drivers and software necessary for operating your device.

Related Information
  - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
  - Wireless LAN Report Error Codes

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