My computer won't recognize my wi-fi printer. I need the Access point name and Network Key. (I think). I don't know how to find it.

Hi, you need to count the blinks to know what error is.

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters (00 feet).

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point or "hotspot". The availability
and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on the number, infrastructure, and other objects
through which the signal passes.

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network
From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The phone then scans for available wireless
networks.

Tap Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi networks
are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
If the wireless network you want to connect to is not in the list of detected networks,
scroll down the screen, and then tap Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the wireless network
settings, and then tap Save.

Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
If you selected an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network.
If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the key and then tap
Connect.

Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more information
or choose a security certificate.
When your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the
status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up).
The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you
will not be prompted to enter the key or other security information again, unless you reset
your phone to its factory default settings.

1. At the Setup screen, tap "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings."
   
2. Tap "Connection 1 None."
   (Don't see "None" for Connection 1? To ensure any existing settings don't interfere with getting connected, tap the button, then choose "Clear Settings.")
3. Click on "Search for an Access Point."
   
4. The Nintendo DS will search for any wireless networks within range. Once it is finished searching, it will display the names of all the wireless networks it finds.

Once you have done this you may find next to your wi-fi, a lock this is what they mean:

No security - Your wireless network is unlocked.

1. Tap on your network name to select it.

1. Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes." The Nintendo DS will run a connection test with your wireless router.

• The connection test was successful - Your Nintendo DS is now connected online and you can enjoy the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection features of the game!
• The connection test was not successful - If the test was not successful, you will receive an error code.
  
  • Error Code 51300: This means the security code or network name entered into the Nintendo DS is not the same one the router is set to. To reach your connection settings, click "back" on the error code screen. Make sure to pay extra attention to the security key you find in your router's settings and enter it exactly as it appears (the key is case sensitive).
  • All other error codes: Try our error code lookup where we have detailed information on many common error codes.

WEP security - Your wireless network is secured with WEP and requires a security key.

1. Enter your router's WEP key into the Nintendo DS Don't know your router's security key? Let us help you find your router's security key. Select the brand of your router below and we'll provide you with the default information for that brand! Linksys Netgear DLink Belkin Apple 2Wire All other brands Enter your WEP keyOn the upper screen you will be informed that "A security key is needed to connect to this access point." Enter your security key by tapping the empty field, and select "OK" when finished.
   

1. Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes." The Nintendo DS will run a connection test with your wireless router.

• The connection test was successful - Your Nintendo DS is now connected online and you can enjoy the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection features of the game!
• The connection test was not successful - If the test was not successful, you will receive an error code.
  
  • Error Code 51300: This means the security code or network name entered into the Nintendo DS is not the same one the router is set to. To reach your connection settings, click "back" on the error code screen. Make sure to pay extra attention to the security key you find in your router's settings and enter it exactly as it appears (the key is case sensitive).
  • All other error codes: Try our error code lookup where we have detailed information on many common error codes.

WPA security - Your wireless network is secured with WPA and requires a security key.
The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not compatible with WPA security. If you would still like to connect your Nintendo DS online, you will need to either change your router's security to WEP, or disable security entirely. Please note that any changes you make will affect other devices that connect wirelessly to your router.

no need to buy a livebox or router here is the key to make your laptop become and access point

Install the ZXDSL modem to the laptop

Follow these steps very carefully now

Step 1 :

Goto Network and Sharing Center in Control Panel and then Navigate to Change Adapter Settings Over there.

Step 2 :

Select the Adapter on which you are currently using Internet on your netbook or laptop, Right Click on it and goto Properties.

Step 3 :

In Properties goto Sharing Tab and Select Allow Other Network Users to Connect through this Computers Internet Connection.

Step 4 :

In Home Network Connection select the Virtual Wi-Fi Adapter and press OK.

Step 5 :

Now Open Command Prompt (cmd.exe) on your PC with Administrative Rights.

Step 6 :

Type the following Command, just remember to change the SSID and Key (Password) as per your Requirements.

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Your Network Name key=Your Password

Step 7 :

The above command will configure your virtual wireless adapter, and configure it.

Step 8 :

Now in the command prompt with Administrative Rights type the Following to Activate and use your Virtual Wi-Fi Hotspot Access Point.

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

Step 9 :

Now you can use the Wireless Wi-Fi Hotspot Access Point to share the net and use it on your other wi-fi devices. Also, you can Stop this network by replacing 'Star' to 'Stop' in the command in Step No. 8 and using it with administrative rights.

Step 10 :

All done, if you know to use command prompt and you play around a bit, you can see your network status and also can play around and experiment it with the 'netsh' Command.


This is How to Create Wi-Fi Access Point (Virtual Wireless Hosted networks) and use it on Windows 7, and if you find something more with this then you are Welcome to share with me and if you face any difficulties share it with me i will help you out..

hello

here it is considering that all computer conneced to internet, and be sure that the three computer is in the same WORKGROUP, if not the these three computers will not able tomake sharing.

to know if these three computer is in the same workgroup right click you computer desktop icon, click on properties and you will see computer name and workgroup name.

need some tips just leave comments


thank you

If you plan to have a wireless network, you should set it up so that only people you choose can access it. Here are a few options for wireless network security.

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
WEP is a widely used network security method. When you enable WEP, you set up a network security key. This key encrypts the information that one computer sends to another computer across your network. The receiving computer needs the key to decode the information so that it's difficult for someone on another computer to get onto your network and access files without your permission.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
WPA was created to improve the security of WEP. Like WEP, WPA encrypts information, but it also checks to make sure that the network security key has not been modified. WPA also authenticates users to help ensure that only authorized people can access the network. If your networking hardware works with both WEP and WPA security, we recommend that you use WPA.

There are two types of WPA authentication: WPA and WPA2. WPA is designed to work with all wireless network adapters, but it might not work with older routers or access points. WPA2 is more secure than WPA, but it will not work with some older network adapters. WPA is designed to be used with an 802.1X authentication server, which distributes different keys to each user. This is referred to as WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. It can also be used in a pre-shared key (PSK) mode, where every user is given the same passphrase. This is referred to as WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal.

802.1X authentication
802.1X authentication can help enhance security for 802.11 wireless networks and wired Ethernet networks. 802.1X uses an authentication server to validate users and provide network access. On wireless networks, 802.1X can work with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) keys. This type of authentication is typically used when connecting to a workplace network.

IF THIS ALL DOSEN'T WORK TRY THE FOLLOWING:

Wireless network security recommendations
If you have a wireless network, there are some additional security precautions that you should take.

Use a network security key
If you have a wireless network, you should set up a network security key, which turns on encryption. With encryption, people can't connect to your network without the security key. Also, any information that is sent across your network is encrypted so that only computers that have the key to decrypt the information can read it. This can help avert attempts to access your network and files without your permission. Common wireless network encryption methods are Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA-2.

Change the default administrator name and password on your router or access point
If you have a router or access point, you probably used a default name and password to set up the equipment. Most manufacturers use the same default name and password for all of their equipment, which someone could use to access your router or access point without you knowing it. To avoid that risk, change the default administrator user name and password for your router. Check the information that came with your device for instructions about how to change the name and password.

Change the default SSID
Routers and access points use a wireless network name called a service set identifier (SSID). Most manufacturers use the same SSID for all of their routers and access points. We recommend that you change the default SSID to keep your wireless network from overlapping with other wireless networks that might be using the default SSID. It makes it easier for you to identify which wireless network is yours, if there is more than one nearby, because the SSID is typically shown in the list of available networks. Check the information that came with your device for instructions about how to change the default SSID.

Position your router or access point carefully
Wireless signals can transmit a few hundred feet, so the signal from your network could be broadcast outside of your home. You can help limit the area that your wireless signal reaches by positioning your router or access point close to the center of your home rather than near an outside wall or window.

Connect your router to computer with ethernet cable.
Then access it with following link.
http://192.168.1.1 or
http://1921.168.0.1

type user name as "admin" and password as "admin" or blank or "password"

Then configure your router as WEP.
Then go to wireless and check that wi fi is enabled.

Then go to wi fi security and add WEP key it is your password to connect your wi fi.
Also enable dhcp if you want get ip auto to computers.
configure your wan settings as your internet service provider like dns ip addrses.
Then save settings and restart the router.

Now go on your laptop first turn the wi fi switch on your laptop .
Then check that your wi fi network adapter driver is proeprly installed.Also check in my network places that your wi fi is enabled.
Then double click on wi fi icon and click on "View wi fi networks."
then connect then enter password which you set in router wep key.

Let me know if you need more assistanse.
Thanks.

Ok... There are tree things you need to know about securing your WI-FI network.

1: Each computer needs to have "permision" to access your WI-FI network.


2: The "Passphrase" and the "Key" are not the same thing. The "Passphrase" doesn't always work. But the "Key" should. (MACs will need the "key")


3: Some WI-FI equipment is "too old" to use 128 bit WEP or WPA.
(I don't think this aplies to your problem)