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→Configuring a Wireless Network Connection
If the above drop down menu lists a wireless network for which you have an encyption key or passphrase simply click on the network name to invoke the ''Wireless Network Key Required'' dialog:
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Select the key type (Passphrase, WEP Hex or WEP ASCII) and the authentication type (Shared key). Having made appropriate selections enter the key or passphrase you configred when you set up your wireless base station and click on the ''Login to Network'' button. After a short wait the network connection should be activated. If the connection fails go back and check that you entered the correct settings for the encryption key or passphrase or try using the Network Settings Dialog described below.
== Using the Ubuntu Linux Network Settings Dialog ==
A more advance network configuration tool is accessible by selecting the System menu at the top of the desktop, choosing ''Administration'' and the clicking on ''Network''. The Network Settings dialog lists wired, wireless and modem connections. If no ''Wireless Connection'' is shown in the list check that you have a wireless adaptor card installed into your system. Assuming you have a wireless adaptor installed your Network Settings dialog should appear as follows:
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