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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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...32. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for the correct power available. www.gateway.com 13 Before turning on configuring this optional jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this , the voltage switch should always be ...broadband Internet connection) into this when your hard drive. 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...
...32. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for the correct power available. www.gateway.com 13 Before turning on configuring this optional jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this , the voltage switch should always be ...broadband Internet connection) into this when your hard drive. 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...
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...a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. For information about setting up modem Your computer has a built-in Ethernet port. 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 ..., then start your 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. www.gateway.com 31 Connecting the dial-up modem Connecting the dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. The modem will not work with a built-in ...
...a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. For information about setting up modem Your computer has a built-in Ethernet port. 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 ..., then start your 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. www.gateway.com 31 Connecting the dial-up modem Connecting the dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. The modem will not work with a built-in ...
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... to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com If you have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL... technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk...
... to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com If you have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL... technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk...
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... Rules tab. 3 Click the location from your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your Control Panel is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that all... modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 69 If your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure...
... Rules tab. 3 Click the location from your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your Control Panel is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that all... modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 69 If your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure...
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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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... computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP...
... computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP...
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Attached to the router are all of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is made up of the network equipment www.gateway.com 83 The network is a cable or DSL modem that has a built-in access point, such ...as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) ■ Ethernet cables connecting all of your computers...
Attached to the router are all of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is made up of the network equipment www.gateway.com 83 The network is a cable or DSL modem that has a built-in access point, such ...as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) ■ Ethernet cables connecting all of your computers...
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... your Control Panel is listed. A mixture of Network adapters. to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your network running at accessories.gateway.com. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at the speed of Ethernet you must install one. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Important For best results...
... your Control Panel is listed. A mixture of Network adapters. to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your network running at accessories.gateway.com. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at the speed of Ethernet you must install one. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Important For best results...
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... instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your network. The workgroup name must be activated. Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP..... To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 85 Before you begin setting up a network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Use a workgroup name of up to...
... instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your network. The workgroup name must be activated. Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP..... To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 85 Before you begin setting up a network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Use a workgroup name of up to...
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The Local Area Connection 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 New Connection Wizard. 4 Click to see more choices. 5 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the This connection uses the following items list. Creating an Ethernet network 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. OR -
The Local Area Connection 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 New Connection Wizard. 4 Click to see more choices. 5 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the This connection uses the following items list. Creating an Ethernet network 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. OR -
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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 This type of cable.
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...-through cable for your network to connect two computers. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port www.gateway.com 89 The router can provide firewall protection for each connector are available in two different types; Creating an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are attached to the copper pins in the same order (same...
...-through cable for your network to connect two computers. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port www.gateway.com 89 The router can provide firewall protection for each connector are available in two different types; Creating an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are attached to the copper pins in the same order (same...
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... on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. For these instructions, we assume that you can configure your router using your computers and set up TCP... router, 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 The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection...
... on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. For these instructions, we assume that you can configure your router using your computers and set up TCP... router, 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 The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection...
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... of the screen. 6 Click the Enable checkbox, then click Apply. 7 Press the reset button on your network" on , click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. www.gateway.com 91 If your ISP requires a fixed IP address, click Specify an IP Address, then type the values provided by your ISP. 4 When you are... required. Creating an Ethernet network ■ Router Name and Domain Name - We recommend that you log on page 92. If your ISP to "Testing your cable or DSL modem...
... of the screen. 6 Click the Enable checkbox, then click Apply. 7 Press the reset button on your network" on , click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. www.gateway.com 91 If your ISP requires a fixed IP address, click Specify an IP Address, then type the values provided by your ISP. 4 When you are... required. Creating an Ethernet network ■ Router Name and Domain Name - We recommend that you log on page 92. If your ISP to "Testing your cable or DSL modem...
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... speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in Ethernet card ■ Shut down and restart your computer case, see "Opening the case" on page 51. For home networks, IP addresses should be different for all computers on your network running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. www.gateway.com 93...
... speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in Ethernet card ■ Shut down and restart your computer case, see "Opening the case" on page 51. For home networks, IP addresses should be different for all computers on your network running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. www.gateway.com 93...
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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...