how do I set up a wireless connection to my Netgear wireless router when using Vista?

Follow these steps to set up a wireless connection between your computer and Netgear router:

1. Click Start, and select Connect To:
   
   
   
   
2. Locate, and click to 'select a network to connect to' – in the example below our network is called Orange123456.
   
    You may have chosen the network name (SSID) when setting up the router for the first time or you'll find the name printed on a sticker on the base of the router. If you see the network name 'NETGEAR', we suggest you set up a wired connection and set up WiFi security first.
   
    If you can't see your network name, click the Refresh button.

1. Click Connect:
   
   
   
   
2. You'll be prompted to type the network security key for your network.
   
    If you're prompted to 'Type the PIN for the Netgear router', we suggest you select the option 'I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead'. Alternatively, enter the  PIN which is printed on the bottom of the router under SECURITY PIN. 
   
   
3. Enter the 'Security key or passphrase' for your router. 
   
    You may have chosen the security key when setting up the router for the first time or you'll find the name printed on a sticker on the base of the router.
   
   
4. Click Connect:
   
   
   
   
5. The computer will connect to the router:
   
   
   
   
6. And confirm that it has 'successfully connected to the router':
   
    We suggest you select to 'Save this network' and 'Start this connection automatically' - this will prevent you from having to repeat these steps next time you want to connect.
   
   
   
   
7. Click Close.
8. You may also be asked to select a location for the Network - we selected Home.