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### Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast

Related Models:M7206W / M7216NWA / M7256WHF

Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.

1. Check and record the current wireless network settings.

   Network Name (SSID)

   Communication Mode | Authentication Method | Encryption Mode | Network Key
   --- | --- | --- | ---
   Infrastructure | Open System | NONE | -
   WEP |
   Shared Key | WEP |
   WPA/WPA2-PSK | AES |
   TKIP (TKIP is supported for WPA-PSK only.) |

   For example:

   Network Name (SSID)
   HELLO

   Communication Mode | Authentication Method | Encryption Mode | Network Key
   --- | --- | --- | ---
   Infrastructure | WPA2-PSK | AES | 12345678

   If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Lenovo machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
2. Press MENU.
3. Press or to select the Network option, and then press OK.
4. Press or to select the WLAN option, and then press OK.
5. Press or to select the Setup Wizard option, and then press OK.
6. When WLAN Enable? appears, enable the wireless network.
   This will start the wireless setup wizard.
7. 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.
8. Enter the SSID name, and then press OK.
9. Press or to select the Infrastructure option, and then press OK.
10. Press or to select the Authentication Method you want, and then press OK.
11. Do one of the following:

    - If you selected the Open System option, press or to select the Encryption Type None or WEP, and then press OK.

      If you selected the WEP option for Encryption Type, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.

    - If you selected the Shared Key option, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.

    - If you selected the WPA/WPA2-PSK option, press or to select the Encryption Type TKIP + AES or AES, and then press OK.

      Enter the WPA key, and then press OK.

    Your Lenovo machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
12. To apply the settings, select Yes. To cancel, select No.
13. 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
  - Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network
  - Wireless LAN Report Error Codes
  - Connected to a Computer with a Wireless LAN Access Point Router in the Network (Infrastructure Mode)

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