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... Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center 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...
... Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center 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...
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... well-known example of a WPAN is the Internet. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to the router...
... well-known example of a WPAN is the Internet. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to the router...
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...mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your computer is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to ... configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your...
...mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your computer is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to ... configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your...
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...encryption. Make sure that you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed in front of your computer. ... installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802....
...encryption. Make sure that you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed in front of your computer. ... installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802....
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... must be the same for instructions on installing the cards and any computer name on your Internet service provider. 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...documentation that you have connected the network cabling. Setting up security for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of up to 15 characters with your wireless cards for all computers in the Computer name box. The System and Maintenance window opens. ...
... must be the same for instructions on installing the cards and any computer name on your Internet service provider. 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...documentation that you have connected the network cabling. Setting up security for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of up to 15 characters with your wireless cards for all computers in the Computer name box. The System and Maintenance window opens. ...
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... protocol. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. All the computers on your network. To connect to each computer you receive your network,... you plan to your computer. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. One of several available protocols must be set...
... protocol. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. All the computers on your network. To connect to each computer you receive your network,... you plan to your computer. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. One of several available protocols must be set...
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...were attached directly to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Take any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the ...the drives and printers on each of plugging a printer into each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Type wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
...were attached directly to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Take any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the ...the drives and printers on each of plugging a printer into each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Type wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
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...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 Support ...28 minimize button 9 model number 3 modem cable 18, 42, 44 dial-up 18 DSL 18, 42, 44 monitor color quality 69 controls 64 screen resolution 69 setting up multiple 69 using screen saver 66 mouse changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74 moving files 10 folders 10 MP3...
...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 Support ...28 minimize button 9 model number 3 modem cable 18, 42, 44 dial-up 18 DSL 18, 42, 44 monitor color quality 69 controls 64 screen resolution 69 setting up multiple 69 using screen saver 66 mouse changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74 moving files 10 folders 10 MP3...
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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 Express 18 P PAN 42 parental controls activity reports 80 blocking specific games 79 game ratings 78 Internet filtering 77 restricting game...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 ...
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 Express 18 P PAN 42 parental controls activity reports 80 blocking specific games 79 game ratings 78 Internet filtering 77 restricting game...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 ...
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...is running slower than you expect • If your network components. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 3 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 4 Click OK twice to the computers, make sure that it from power for five seconds. • Make sure that all computers on your...see your network have different IP addresses. The first N should be the same for all components should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps). Networking For more information, see the other computers on your network • If a network cable ...
...is running slower than you expect • If your network components. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 3 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 4 Click OK twice to the computers, make sure that it from power for five seconds. • Make sure that all computers on your...see your network have different IP addresses. The first N should be the same for all components should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps). Networking For more information, see the other computers on your network • If a network cable ...
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www.gateway.com Restore 105 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 24 S S/PDIF out 10 safety avoiding repetitive strain 16 general precautions 112 ...side panel removing 45, 46 replacing 45, 46 sleep mode 19 using 19 SmartMedia 29 software re-installing 101, 104 sound adjusting 31 controls 31 muting 31 speaker jack 10 speakers configuring 33 Standby mode 7 starting computer 18 programs 24 starting computer 7 static electricity 44 surge ...CD drive 91 dial-up modem 86 dial-up modem speed 87 display 91 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 91 Ethernet network 88 files 93 general guidelines 82 hard drive 93 Internet 127
www.gateway.com Restore 105 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 24 S S/PDIF out 10 safety avoiding repetitive strain 16 general precautions 112 ...side panel removing 45, 46 replacing 45, 46 sleep mode 19 using 19 SmartMedia 29 software re-installing 101, 104 sound adjusting 31 controls 31 muting 31 speaker jack 10 speakers configuring 33 Standby mode 7 starting computer 18 programs 24 starting computer 7 static electricity 44 surge ...CD drive 91 dial-up modem 86 dial-up modem speed 87 display 91 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 91 Ethernet network 88 files 93 general guidelines 82 hard drive 93 Internet 127
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... screen area 89 screen resolution 89 technical support 109 telephone support 109 turning off computer 7, 19, 20 turning on computer 7, 18 Windows Update 68 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 88 working safely 14 X xD 29 Z Zip drive 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16 updating Windows 68 UPS 16 USB port 7, 10, 34 V ...video playing 27, 28 volume adjusting 31 adjusting dial-up modem 87 controls 31 muting 31 W waking computer 19 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows Easy Transfer 78 Windows key 22 Windows System Restore 101 128
... screen area 89 screen resolution 89 technical support 109 telephone support 109 turning off computer 7, 19, 20 turning on computer 7, 18 Windows Update 68 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 88 working safely 14 X xD 29 Z Zip drive 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16 updating Windows 68 UPS 16 USB port 7, 10, 34 V ...video playing 27, 28 volume adjusting 31 adjusting dial-up modem 87 controls 31 muting 31 W waking computer 19 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows Easy Transfer 78 Windows key 22 Windows System Restore 101 128