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 Which devices
can I use to connect to the SFR WiFi Service?
To access wireless broadband Internet services in a place covered by the SFR
WiFi Service, I need a laptop computer or a PDA fitted with a WiFi network card
(e.g. Netgear®, D link®, etc) or a WiFi module built into my terminal (e.g. Centrino®).
Whether my WiFi modem is external (network card) or built-in, it must be compatible
with IEEE standard 802.11b/g (IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
Which configurations are supported
by the SFR WiFi Service?
The SFR WiFi Service is optimised for laptops operating under Windows® 2000 and
Windows® XP using Internet Explorer 4.0 or above or Netscape 4.0 or above.
Can I use my
Apple® computer?
Yes, if my Apple® computer is fitted with a WiFi card or built-in modem compatible
with IEEE standard 802.11b/g.
Note: you must be able to use all WiFi distribution channels for certain French networks.
If you have problems connecting in certain hotspots, please contact your Apple®
support service.
Where can I
buy a WiFi network card for my laptop?
If my computer belongs to a company, I should contact the office applications
department to find out which cards are validated for my company's computers.
WiFi network cards are available from IT retailers. When you purchase your WiFi
network card, check with the shop that it is compatible with IEEE standard 802.11b/g
(IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
Do I need specific software to
connect to the SFR WiFi Service?
No, no additional software is needed if my computer is fitted with a WiFi modem
(network card or built-in module) and an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
Do I need specific settings to
connect?
If you have Windows XP
Click on Start/(Parameters)/Network connections
Open the wireless internet connections "Wi-Fi" to be used
General sheet:
Double-click on Internet Protocol Properties (TCP/IP) and check:
- Obtain an IP adress automatically
- Obtain the adresses of the DNS servers automatically
Wireless Network Configuration sheet:
Please check "Use Windows to configurate wireless network"
If SFR WiFi does not appear in the available network list, click on "Add"
Enter the "SFR WiFi" SSID (respecting the capital and lower-case letters) and
uncheck:
- WEP encryption
- Shared mode authentification
- Peer-to-peer network (ad hoc mode)
SFR WiFi appears in the available network list:
In the "Favorite network" zone, place SFR WiFi in first position among available
networks.
Please verify in "Advanced Parameters" that the followinf box is checked :
- Any available network
If you have Windows 2000
Click on Start/(Parameters)/Network connections
Open the wireless internet connections "Wi-Fi" to be used
General sheet:
Select Internet Protocol Properties (TCP/IP) and click on "Properties":
- Obtain an IP adress automatically
- Obtain the adresses of the DNS servers automatically
Start/Programs Menu:
Open WiFi equipment's utility program
Please check "Use Windows to configurate wireless network"
If SFR WiFi does not appear in the available network list, click on "Add"
Enter the "SFR WiFi" SSID (respecting the capital and lower-case letters)
SFR WiFi appears in the available network list.
In the "Favorite network" zone, place SFR WiFi in first position
Please verify in "Advanced Parameters" that the followinf box is checked :
- Any available network
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