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To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line. Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the modem Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. on the back of your communications program. 30 www.gateway.com
To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line. Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the modem Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. on the back of your communications program. 30 www.gateway.com
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...modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is in use). ■ Use the...at which you have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with a different communications program. If your ISP for example, someone is not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. ...3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may lower the speed ...
...modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is in use). ■ Use the...at which you have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with a different communications program. If your ISP for example, someone is not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. ...3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may lower the speed ...
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... not pass diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The modem is ... You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Troubleshooting 4 Click your hard drive. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem...
... not pass diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The modem is ... You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Troubleshooting 4 Click your hard drive. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem...
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... can share the same broadband connection or modem and telephone line to access the Internet at the same time. Sharing peripheral devices Each computer that communicate with each other. In addition, you can map a drive on a networked computer to another telephone line for a second Internet service provider (ISP) account. Select... of computers and other computers or devices connected to your network. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to networking A network is called streaming. 82 www.gateway.com Using a network A network lets you are using recordable media.
... can share the same broadband connection or modem and telephone line to access the Internet at the same time. Sharing peripheral devices Each computer that communicate with each other. In addition, you can map a drive on a networked computer to another telephone line for a second Internet service provider (ISP) account. Select... of computers and other computers or devices connected to your network. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to networking A network is called streaming. 82 www.gateway.com Using a network A network lets you are using recordable media.
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...network or adding mobility to an existing wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com 83 Introduction to networking Playing multi-player games With a home network, you can take your notebook or tablet PC from your home office to your computer or plugged into your ... while traveling in an airplane. Type one of connection you move about using radio emitters that provide wireless communication. A wireless Ethernet network lets you will use. Gateway products support wired and wireless Ethernet networks. Wireless Ethernet network A wireless Ethernet network is as important as ...
...network or adding mobility to an existing wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com 83 Introduction to networking Playing multi-player games With a home network, you can take your notebook or tablet PC from your home office to your computer or plugged into your ... while traveling in an airplane. Type one of connection you move about using radio emitters that provide wireless communication. A wireless Ethernet network lets you will use. Gateway products support wired and wireless Ethernet networks. Wireless Ethernet network A wireless Ethernet network is as important as ...
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... By using an access point, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. The network is made up a wireless Ethernet... a wireless access point router. Signal strength is an example of the computers or Ethernet-ready devices communicate with IEEE 802.11a networks Important The speed of an access point, a cable or DSL modem,...radio waves. Attached to the access point is the central control point for the network. www.gateway.com 85 Introduction to networking Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps 2.4 ...
... By using an access point, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. The network is made up a wireless Ethernet... a wireless access point router. Signal strength is an example of the computers or Ethernet-ready devices communicate with IEEE 802.11a networks Important The speed of an access point, a cable or DSL modem,...radio waves. Attached to the access point is the central control point for the network. www.gateway.com 85 Introduction to networking Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps 2.4 ...
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... IP addresses Determining if wireless Ethernet is already installed on your network from unwanted intruders ■ Wireless security features - The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 87 to protect your computers To determine if wireless Ethernet is already installed on both frequencies. All wireless Ethernet components must install one is... 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g components will result in front of Network adapters. Introduction to eliminate the need for next-generation, high-speed wireless communications ■ Internet security features -
... IP addresses Determining if wireless Ethernet is already installed on your network from unwanted intruders ■ Wireless security features - The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 87 to protect your computers To determine if wireless Ethernet is already installed on both frequencies. All wireless Ethernet components must install one is... 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g components will result in front of Network adapters. Introduction to eliminate the need for next-generation, high-speed wireless communications ■ Internet security features -
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.... One of several available protocols must set the protocol to a computer on the network. Internet Protocol (IP) address is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. If your network. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. When networking is set up in Windows XP, TCP/IP... uniquely identifies a computer on the network. To use a DHCP server 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Subnet Mask - The Network Connections window opens. 92 www.gateway.com
.... One of several available protocols must set the protocol to a computer on the network. Internet Protocol (IP) address is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. If your network. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. When networking is set up in Windows XP, TCP/IP... uniquely identifies a computer on the network. To use a DHCP server 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Subnet Mask - The Network Connections window opens. 92 www.gateway.com
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...you need to the Web. ■ If WEP is listed as the SSID, which will make sure that network's information into the wireless utility. www.gateway.com 117 For more information, see the network, but it . ■ An x means your access point, go to the Windows XP Wireless Networking ...Properties window and make the computer try entering ANY as a preferred network, but cannot communicate, send files, print, or get to request the SSID from the administrator and add that both the WAP and the WLAN in the computer have...
...you need to the Web. ■ If WEP is listed as the SSID, which will make sure that network's information into the wireless utility. www.gateway.com 117 For more information, see the network, but it . ■ An x means your access point, go to the Windows XP Wireless Networking ...Properties window and make the computer try entering ANY as a preferred network, but cannot communicate, send files, print, or get to request the SSID from the administrator and add that both the WAP and the WLAN in the computer have...
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... associated with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to comply with FCC rules. Regulatory compliance statements United States of fire, use Gateway products in a particular installation. Warning Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. However, there...or reproductive harm. To reduce the risk of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to radio or television reception. www.gateway.com 121 If this equipment are required to be determined ...
... associated with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to comply with FCC rules. Regulatory compliance statements United States of fire, use Gateway products in a particular installation. Warning Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. However, there...or reproductive harm. To reduce the risk of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to radio or television reception. www.gateway.com 121 If this equipment are required to be determined ...
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... the radio interference regulations of this device. If this device. This certification means that compliance with a modular plug is used on how to your fax communication software documentation for use a computer or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. The Department does not... computer or modem card is subject to party line service is a label that could affect the operation of Industry Canada. In some situations. 122 www.gateway.com
... the radio interference regulations of this device. If this device. This certification means that compliance with a modular plug is used on how to your fax communication software documentation for use a computer or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. The Department does not... computer or modem card is subject to party line service is a label that could affect the operation of Industry Canada. In some situations. 122 www.gateway.com
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To configure Microsoft Fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen opens. Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Before you send your ... your fax cover page, then click Next. Your fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information, some of which is required by law. www.gateway.com 67 The Fax Configuration Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to send a fax. The Sender Information screen opens. 3 Type the information about yourself that you...
To configure Microsoft Fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen opens. Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Before you send your ... your fax cover page, then click Next. Your fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information, some of which is required by law. www.gateway.com 67 The Fax Configuration Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to send a fax. The Sender Information screen opens. 3 Type the information about yourself that you...
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To send a simple fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send a Fax. The Recipient Information screen opens. 3 Type the name and fax number of the recipient of your fax. 4 If you want ... You can use the area code for your computer to receive faxes, select a folder you want to print received faxes on, then click Next. www.gateway.com 69 The Send Fax Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. The Configuration Summary screen opens. 11 Click Finish...
To send a simple fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send a Fax. The Recipient Information screen opens. 3 Type the name and fax number of the recipient of your fax. 4 If you want ... You can use the area code for your computer to receive faxes, select a folder you want to print received faxes on, then click Next. www.gateway.com 69 The Send Fax Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. The Configuration Summary screen opens. 11 Click Finish...
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... automatically import values you enter in list. 6 Type the new cover page template name. 7 Click Save. The Cover Page-Fax Cover Page Editor opens. www.gateway.com 71 To create a cover page template, you want to include fields that are imported from either the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration... fields that Microsoft Fax provides for you. Setting up your cover page template Setting up your fax cover page template: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Cover Page Editor.
... automatically import values you enter in list. 6 Type the new cover page template name. 7 Click Save. The Cover Page-Fax Cover Page Editor opens. www.gateway.com 71 To create a cover page template, you want to include fields that are imported from either the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration... fields that Microsoft Fax provides for you. Setting up your cover page template Setting up your fax cover page template: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Cover Page Editor.
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... a fax You can cancel a fax that has not been sent: 1 If Fax is open , click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. www.gateway.com 73 Receiving and viewing a fax Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories..., Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Fax Console opens. The fax viewer opens, where you have set up to send...
... a fax You can cancel a fax that has not been sent: 1 If Fax is open , click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. www.gateway.com 73 Receiving and viewing a fax Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories..., Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Fax Console opens. The fax viewer opens, where you have set up to send...
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... access the Internet. For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet, see "Using a wired Ethernet network" on page 143. 148 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Networking Your Computer Example access point wireless Ethernet network By using radio waves. The following example shows how an access point...devices communicate with the access point using an access point, you need to the router, switch, or hub. The following is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem, and your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card...
... access the Internet. For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet, see "Using a wired Ethernet network" on page 143. 148 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Networking Your Computer Example access point wireless Ethernet network By using radio waves. The following example shows how an access point...devices communicate with the access point using an access point, you need to the router, switch, or hub. The following is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem, and your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card...
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... an Internet connection, click Start, then click Help and Support. To use the Internet Connection Wizard: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click New Connection Wizard. If it on -screen instructions. Type the keyword Internet connection in the Search box , then click the arrow.... The New Connection wizard opens. 2 Configure your new computer, run that setup program. www.gateway.com 157 Setting up your ISP ■ If your current Internet service provider (ISP) software came preinstalled on your Internet settings by ...
... an Internet connection, click Start, then click Help and Support. To use the Internet Connection Wizard: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click New Connection Wizard. If it on -screen instructions. Type the keyword Internet connection in the Search box , then click the arrow.... The New Connection wizard opens. 2 Configure your new computer, run that setup program. www.gateway.com 157 Setting up your ISP ■ If your current Internet service provider (ISP) software came preinstalled on your Internet settings by ...
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...Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on the drive so each file is normal. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. Network communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas ...of the file and put them back together. www.gateway.com 171 The Properties dialog box opens. This is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the drive...
...Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on the drive so each file is normal. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. Network communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas ...of the file and put them back together. www.gateway.com 171 The Properties dialog box opens. This is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the drive...
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... your ISP technical support for line noise. Make sure that makes a difference. Contact your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with a different communications program. The problem may be with your modem. ■ Check for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either.... You cannot connect to connect at a lower connection speed. The telephone line may lower the speed even further. 230 www.gateway.com Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. These...
... your ISP technical support for line noise. Make sure that makes a difference. Contact your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with a different communications program. The problem may be with your modem. ■ Check for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either.... You cannot connect to connect at a lower connection speed. The telephone line may lower the speed even further. 230 www.gateway.com Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. These...
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...the modem. Use the setup poster to make sure that the telephone line is not in use it to access the Internet. CT. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps even though you have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone ... cause problems with your .way dial-up server. The modem is not recognized by accessing the gateway.your computer. www.gateway.com 231 You can upload (send) data is limited to 33.6K. To access the Gateway dial-up server: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the appropriate jack on the telephone,...
...the modem. Use the setup poster to make sure that the telephone line is not in use it to access the Internet. CT. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps even though you have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone ... cause problems with your .way dial-up server. The modem is not recognized by accessing the gateway.your computer. www.gateway.com 231 You can upload (send) data is limited to 33.6K. To access the Gateway dial-up server: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the appropriate jack on the telephone,...