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...3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16... the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www...
...3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16... the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www...
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... 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works 85 Naming the computers and the ...workgroup 85 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 86 Setting up an Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway...
... 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works 85 Naming the computers and the ...workgroup 85 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 86 Setting up an Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video out jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Modem jack ...optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video out jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Modem jack ...optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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...before opening the case. In other end of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a parallel device (such as this jack, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. For more... at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the ...
...before opening the case. In other end of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a parallel device (such as this jack, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. For more... at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the ...
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... modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that... For information about setting up modem Your computer has a built-in Ethernet port. Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into the ... program. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack...Connecting the dial-up modem Connecting the dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the back of your 2 ...
... modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that... For information about setting up modem Your computer has a built-in Ethernet port. Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into the ... program. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack...Connecting the dial-up modem Connecting the dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the back of your 2 ...
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... your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to ...jack. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Double-check the URL or try a different URL...
... your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to ...jack. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Double-check the URL or try a different URL...
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... to temporarily disable the service. Contact your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. The Control Panel window opens. Also make sure that all settings are set correctly. Type the keyword dialing in Category View, click Printers... voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 69
... to temporarily disable the service. Contact your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. The Control Panel window opens. Also make sure that all settings are set correctly. Type the keyword dialing in Category View, click Printers... voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 69
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Chapter 7 Networking Your Computer • Introducing networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Testing your network • Troubleshooting your Ethernet network 81
Chapter 7 Networking Your Computer • Introducing networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Testing your network • Troubleshooting your Ethernet network 81
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... through an Ethernet cable. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to build computer networks in your home or office. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com This...
... through an Ethernet cable. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to build computer networks in your home or office. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com This...
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... The following is an example of the network equipment www.gateway.com 83 The router is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. Equipment you need: ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. Cable/DSL modem Router ...Tips & Tricks To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router are all of an Ethernet network. Also connected to the router is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables ...
... The following is an example of the network equipment www.gateway.com 83 The router is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. Equipment you need: ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. Cable/DSL modem Router ...Tips & Tricks To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router are all of an Ethernet network. Also connected to the router is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables ...
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... your computers To determine if Ethernet is in your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com such as a firewall to protect your network running at the speed of components rated at accessories.gateway.com. to eliminate the need... to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on the computers that comes with your computer is not listed, you...
... your computers To determine if Ethernet is in your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com such as a firewall to protect your network running at the speed of components rated at accessories.gateway.com. to eliminate the need... to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on the computers that comes with your computer is not listed, you...
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... setting up your network, you should contact your network. 7 Click OK to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your broadband ...The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens. 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. If your current setup. www.gateway.com 85 The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your...
... setting up your network, you should contact your network. 7 Click OK to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your broadband ...The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens. 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. If your current setup. www.gateway.com 85 The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your...
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The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. www.gateway.com 87 If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the following items list. If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard. 4 Click to see more choices. 5 Click Properties. Creating an Ethernet network 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. - OR -
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. www.gateway.com 87 If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the following items list. If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard. 4 Click to see more choices. 5 Click Properties. Creating an Ethernet network 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. - OR -
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This type of cable. Setting up an Ethernet network We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4" in diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with ... of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with this procedure for every computer on each end. 88 www.gateway.com
This type of cable. Setting up an Ethernet network We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4" in diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with ... of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with this procedure for every computer on each end. 88 www.gateway.com
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...cable for each connector are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port www.gateway.com 89 For a crossover cable, the wires on each computer you want to connect to right). A router lets you access the Internet connection from... clip on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Setting up a network for your network to connect two computers. Creating an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are setting up a network using a router If you are available in two different types;
...cable for each connector are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port www.gateway.com 89 For a crossover cable, the wires on each computer you want to connect to right). A router lets you access the Internet connection from... clip on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Setting up a network for your network to connect two computers. Creating an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are setting up a network using a router If you are available in two different types;
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..., indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com Configuring your router After you have named your network to connect your computers and set up TCP/IP on the router and the other... brand or model of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Important The following values in the password box, then click OK...
..., indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com Configuring your router After you have named your network to connect your computers and set up TCP/IP on the router and the other... brand or model of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Important The following values in the password box, then click OK...
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www.gateway.com 91 Normally, leaving the fields blank will work. ■ LAN IP Address - Go to see if entries are required in these fields and, if ... network" on , click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. Your network should be running. Creating an Ethernet network ■ Router Name and Domain Name - We recommend that you are required. If your ISP requires a fixed IP address, click Specify an IP Address...
www.gateway.com 91 Normally, leaving the fields blank will work. ■ LAN IP Address - Go to see if entries are required in these fields and, if ... network" on , click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. Your network should be running. Creating an Ethernet network ■ Router Name and Domain Name - We recommend that you are required. If your ISP requires a fixed IP address, click Specify an IP Address...
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...; Shut down and restart your network. The first N should be 192.168.N.N where N is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . For more information, see the documentation that all computers on page 51. www.gateway.com 93 The computer does not recognize an add-in your computer. For more information, see the documentation...
...; Shut down and restart your network. The first N should be 192.168.N.N where N is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . For more information, see the documentation that all computers on page 51. www.gateway.com 93 The computer does not recognize an add-in your computer. For more information, see the documentation...
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... 13, 31 to network 13, 31 connections audio in 14 center speaker 14 digital camera 11, 14, 32 digital video camera 11, 13, 32 Ethernet 13, 31 external audio 14 external speakers 14 Firewire 11, 13, 32 front speaker 14 headphone 14 i.Link 11, 13, 32 IEEE 1394 11,... 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD ...
... 13, 31 to network 13, 31 connections audio in 14 center speaker 14 digital camera 11, 14, 32 digital video camera 11, 13, 32 Ethernet 13, 31 external audio 14 external speakers 14 Firewire 11, 13, 32 front speaker 14 headphone 14 i.Link 11, 13, 32 IEEE 1394 11,... 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD ...
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... 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Hibernate...
... 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Hibernate...