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... Media Center 44 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 51 Testing your network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network...
... Media Center 44 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 51 Testing your network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network...
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... computer on . Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is commonly used for the ...network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (...
... computer on . Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is commonly used for the ...network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made up a wired Ethernet network is made possible with Bluetooth. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (...
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...power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable ... to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up...
...power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable ... to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up...
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...you need for an access point-based network Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. The wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your network. • Wireless security features like a firewall to use equipment with the competing IEEE 802.11a format.... Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like ...
...you need for an access point-based network Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. The wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your network. • Wireless security features like a firewall to use equipment with the competing IEEE 802.11a format.... Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like ...
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... give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on your network. Make sure that comes with no blank spaces. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click ...home setup, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not ...
... give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on your network. Make sure that comes with no blank spaces. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click ...home setup, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not ...
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... set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. To connect to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using a DHCP server In order to...the same Workgroup Name. One of several available protocols must be set up the network connection on your Web browser. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer and workgroup, you can configure your router using your computer. You may have named your...
... set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. To connect to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using a DHCP server In order to...the same Workgroup Name. One of several available protocols must be set up the network connection on your Web browser. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer and workgroup, you can configure your router using your computer. You may have named your...
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Right-click on your access point. www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. Type the keyword wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 53 The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to it, your access ... you can see the network name, but you set on the network, then click Properties. Help For more information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Wireless security For information on the left of the window. The Connect to the documentation that came with your network is...
Right-click on your access point. www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. Type the keyword wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 53 The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to it, your access ... you can see the network name, but you set on the network, then click Properties. Help For more information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Wireless security For information on the left of the window. The Connect to the documentation that came with your network is...
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.... To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on your computer. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 to, then click... printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio 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 -screen instructions.
.... To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on your computer. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 to, then click... printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio 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 -screen instructions.
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...gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about giving a presentation, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 52. ■ Click Turn wireless... partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to its ...
...gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about giving a presentation, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 52. ■ Click Turn wireless... partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to its ...
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... Using the optional multimedia panel 40 Using the optional webcam 41 Adjusting the brightness 44 Adjusting the volume 44 Turning your wireless radio on or off 46 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 47 Bluetooth radio 48 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52...
... Using the optional multimedia panel 40 Using the optional webcam 41 Adjusting the brightness 44 Adjusting the volume 44 Turning your wireless radio on or off 46 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 47 Bluetooth radio 48 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 51 Using the DVD drive 52 Identifying drive types 52...
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... 71 Changing advanced settings 73 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 75 Packing your notebook 76 Traveling by air 76 Dial-up modem 76 Radio frequency wireless connections 77 Files 77 Security 78 Power 79 Additional tips 79 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83...
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... 71 Changing advanced settings 73 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 75 Packing your notebook 76 Traveling by air 76 Dial-up modem 76 Radio frequency wireless connections 77 Files 77 Security 78 Power 79 Additional tips 79 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 81 Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83...
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... 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling...
... 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 124 Modem (cable or DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling...
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... information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Memory card...
... information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader Optional HDMI out jack Component USB ports Icon Ventilation fan Description Wireless network switch Express Card slot Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Memory card...
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...be turned off while traveling in the enable position to turn either radio on or off " on page 56. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in an airplane. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in ... see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on page 46. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook.
...be turned off while traveling in the enable position to turn either radio on or off " on page 56. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in an airplane. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in ... see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on page 46. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. If the air vents are blocked, your notebook may become hot enough to the notebook.
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... EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 15
... EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off 15
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...Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 26 Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Num lock Icon Description Wireless network ■ LED on - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being ...being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Caps lock ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned off . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off . Numeric keypad is used. Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you ...
...Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 26 Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Num lock Icon Description Wireless network ■ LED on - The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being ...being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - Caps lock ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned off . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off . Numeric keypad is used. Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Status indicators inform you ...
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... projector (a monitor or projector must be in the ON position for this system key... For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in an airplane. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 26. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press and hold To......icon on page 71. Toggle the status indicators on page 7. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the key. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display...
... projector (a monitor or projector must be in the ON position for this system key... For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in an airplane. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 26. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press and hold To......icon on page 71. Toggle the status indicators on page 7. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the key. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display...
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... the normal brightness setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. ...one CD track or DVD chapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. ...
... the normal brightness setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. ...one CD track or DVD chapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. ...
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...click and drag sliders for authorization prior to use of devices that provide wireless communication. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you are limited examples where use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for individual devices. Warning In environments ... with equipment on the wireless device. 46 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to use a wireless device may have a factory-installed wireless radio. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of wireless devices may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or...
...click and drag sliders for authorization prior to use of devices that provide wireless communication. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you are limited examples where use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for individual devices. Warning In environments ... with equipment on the wireless device. 46 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to use a wireless device may have a factory-installed wireless radio. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of wireless devices may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or...
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... click Turn wireless on . The wireless status indicator turns off . The wireless status indicator turns on . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off . To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio off: • Press FN + F2. www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your... notebook has an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with...
... click Turn wireless on . The wireless status indicator turns off . The wireless status indicator turns on . When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless off . To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio off: • Press FN + F2. www.gateway.com IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your... notebook has an IEEE 802.11 radio for accessing the Internet through a wireless access point or communicating with...