Demystified the internet connection at work

The big news of the day was successful internet browsing at work from my palm. Here is the scoop:

click wifi icon on taskbar -> scan/setup -> edit -> add
SSID = [company's three intials]
Security = WEP
Key = 104 bit hex, 26 hex digits (uncheck 'four keys')
Details = Access point (infrastructure)
Advanced = IP automatic, DNS automatic, 'use short preamble' unchecked

The part that had me confused was NOT seeing the SSID after the initial scan. It's invisible until you ADD the SSID under edit. Then you will see it.

Continuing the laptop installation sequence, installed: PODS, Par, hexedit, Core FTP Lite, setup Outlook Express, PDB converter.

Didn't have to install XP SP2 or SP3 because the laptop came with SP3 right out of the box.

Still have to deal with OpenOfficeOrg, Firefox, Skype, Coffeecup, Spybot, Adaware, printer drivers.