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... remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network...
... remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network...
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.... Business networks are built using a router. Using a router The most well-known example of a wired Ethernet network. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is a computer network used ...10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. For information on a home network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This number will be used for...
.... Business networks are built using a router. Using a router The most well-known example of a wired Ethernet network. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is a computer network used ...10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. For information on a home network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This number will be used for...
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...to connect to the network. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can ...numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to communicate. The WAN port ...communication. As each computer is made up your wireless computers. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is connected to the router, the...the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - ...
...to connect to the network. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can ...numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to communicate. The WAN port ...communication. As each computer is made up your wireless computers. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is connected to the router, the...the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - ...
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...SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If one . CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Speed is not ... capability that matches your computer is already installed in front of your network. • Wireless security features like a printer or scanner. Cable or DSL modem 46 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with different standards. Compatibility can also be an issue.
...SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If one . CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Speed is not ... capability that matches your computer is already installed in front of your network. • Wireless security features like a printer or scanner. Cable or DSL modem 46 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with different standards. Compatibility can also be an issue.
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... the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to ISP. Setting up your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important ...If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information...
... the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to ISP. Setting up your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important ...If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information...
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... ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. We recommend you use... several available protocols must be set up the network connection on your network needs a unique Computer Name. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. The Network window opens. 48...
... ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. We recommend you use... several available protocols must be set up the network connection on your network needs a unique Computer Name. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. The Network window opens. 48...
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... computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can add a printer to your network. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in and compare the ... to your network Instead of the window. After the drives and printers on network printers 50 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your access point. Sharing resources With a network, you are unable to ...
... computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can add a printer to your network. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in and compare the ... to your network Instead of the window. After the drives and printers on network printers 50 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your access point. Sharing resources With a network, you are unable to ...
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... and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on the computer you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Type Bluetooth in . To...the on your printer or from . Important Your computer may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect ...
... and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on the computer you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Type Bluetooth in . To...the on your printer or from . Important Your computer may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect ...
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..., Change advanced power settings. 5 Change the settings you want, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click...
..., Change advanced power settings. 5 Change the settings you want, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click...
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...65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating...music track information 33 e-mail address 20 checking for messages 21 sending 20 using 18, 20 Ethernet network See wired Ethernet network See wireless Ethernet network F Fast Ethernet 42 faxes canceling 25 receiving and viewing 25 sending 21, 25 sending from program 25 sending scanned image ...
...65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating...music track information 33 e-mail address 20 checking for messages 21 sending 20 using 18, 20 Ethernet network See wired Ethernet network See wireless Ethernet network F Fast Ethernet 42 faxes canceling 25 receiving and viewing 25 sending 21, 25 sending from program 25 sending scanned image ...
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... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online 3 using 2 Help and... tracks copying 32 N name computer 47 workgroup 47 naming computers 47 workgroup 47 Narrator 74 network Bluetooth 53 testing 50 using 52 wired Ethernet 42 wireless Ethernet 45 Norton 360 scanning for viruses 57 starting 57
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... 2 security BigFix 62 data 56 hardware 56 lock slot 56 Norton 360 57 password 56 user accounts 56 Windows Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... 2 security BigFix 62 data 56 hardware 56 lock slot 56 Norton 360 57 password 56 user accounts 56 Windows Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16...
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... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows ...icon 6 using 57 Windows Update 61 wired Ethernet network 42 equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting to 48 equipment needed 46 installing cards 47 installing drivers 47 security 50 setting up 47 WMA file creating 32 ...
... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows ...icon 6 using 57 Windows Update 61 wired Ethernet network 42 equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting to 48 equipment needed 46 installing cards 47 installing drivers 47 security 50 setting up 47 WMA file creating 32 ...