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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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...are common methods of creating a LAN. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to one person. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made up of a WAN is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones... through an Ethernet cable. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet is an example of these components. Example router-based Ethernet...
...are common methods of creating a LAN. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to one person. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made up of a WAN is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones... through an Ethernet cable. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet is an example of these components. Example router-based Ethernet...
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... networking is identified by a label or a switch. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable... for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up your wireless computers. With a wireless home network, you can set up of ...
... networking is identified by a label or a switch. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable... for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up your wireless computers. With a wireless home network, you can set up of ...
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.... • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment capability that serves as the central control point for wireless communications. 802.11n is listed. If one . 50 Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. The Control...
.... • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment capability that serves as the central control point for wireless communications. 802.11n is listed. If one . 50 Cable or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. The Control...
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To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your hard drive to ISP. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. To identify this computer on the computers that comes with no blank spaces. The Control Panel .... 5 If your computer does not already have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a name, type a unique computer name in the...
To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your hard drive to ISP. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. To identify this computer on the computers that comes with no blank spaces. The Control Panel .... 5 If your computer does not already have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a name, type a unique computer name in the...
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...networking is set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may have already named your computer and ...set up the network connection on your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to each computer you plan to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your router's documentation. Connecting to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is typically preset...
...networking is set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may have already named your computer and ...set up the network connection on your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to each computer you plan to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your router's documentation. Connecting to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is typically preset...
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...the window. Modify the security settings to it, your network is using security. Right-click on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your access point. www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Connect to a network on your access point. ...The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network dialog box opens. 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Wireless security For information on the...
...the window. Modify the security settings to it, your network is using security. Right-click on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your access point. www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Connect to a network on your access point. ...The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network dialog box opens. 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Wireless security For information on the...
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...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 your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network... the Bluetooth personal area network. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. 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...
...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 your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network... the Bluetooth personal area network. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. 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...
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...on page 52. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio on or click Turn wireless off to turn on page 80. ■ Click Rotate screen to rotate the tablet PC screen from . Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to ...a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital ...
...on page 52. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio on or click Turn wireless off to turn on page 80. ■ Click Rotate screen to rotate the tablet PC screen from . Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to ...a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital ...
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... Using the optional multimedia panel 43 Using the optional webcam 45 Adjusting the brightness 48 Adjusting the volume 49 Turning your wireless radio on or off 51 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 51 Bluetooth radio 53 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 55 Using the DVD drive 56 Identifying drive types 56...
... Using the optional multimedia panel 43 Using the optional webcam 45 Adjusting the brightness 48 Adjusting the volume 49 Turning your wireless radio on or off 51 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 51 Bluetooth radio 53 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 55 Using the DVD drive 56 Identifying drive types 56...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... 76 Changing advanced settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 81 Packing your notebook 82 Traveling by air 82 Dial-up modem 82 Radio frequency wireless connections 83 Files 83 Security 84 Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... 76 Changing advanced settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 81 Packing your notebook 82 Traveling by air 82 Dial-up modem 82 Radio frequency wireless connections 83 Files 83 Security 84 Power 85 Additional tips 85 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 87 Caring for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88...
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... 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling...
... 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling...
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... reader" on page 63. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI...
... reader" on page 63. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI...
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... in the enable position to turn either radio on page 51. For more information, see "Turning your lap. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. If these slots. Enable ...or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component ...
... in the enable position to turn either radio on page 51. For more information, see "Turning your lap. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to harm your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. If these slots. Enable ...or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component ...
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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 17
... 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 17
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Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about ... next to toggle the status indicators on. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off : 1. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The status indicators are on again.
Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about ... next to toggle the status indicators on. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off : 1. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The status indicators are on again.
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... turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Drive is being accessed. 28 Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned on - Hard drive is not in use .... ■ LED blinking - Drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned off - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock DVD drive Hard drive Icon Description ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is turned on - A ■ LED off . ■...
... turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Drive is being accessed. 28 Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned on - Hard drive is not in use .... ■ LED blinking - Drive is not being accessed. ■ LED off - Caps lock is turned off - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Wireless network Caps lock Num lock DVD drive Hard drive Icon Description ■ LED on . Numeric keypad is turned on - A ■ LED off . ■...
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... Guide. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 27. Press and hold To... Press the power button to work. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Left" on page ...7. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 76. Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 63. 31 FN, then press this button to leave Sleep...
... Guide. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 27. Press and hold To... Press the power button to work. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Left" on page ...7. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 76. Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 63. 31 FN, then press this button to leave Sleep...
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...-+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in the ON position for this button to be in bright sunlight. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Use this system key... Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest...or pause the CD or DVD. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. FN, then press this feature in an airplane. Stop playing the CD ...
...-+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in the ON position for this button to be in bright sunlight. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Use this system key... Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest...or pause the CD or DVD. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. FN, then press this feature in an airplane. Stop playing the CD ...
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...Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples where use of the sanction to use a wireless device may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off while traveling in environments where you are... uncertain of wireless devices may have a factory-installed wireless radio. www.gateway.com Turning your wireless radio on : 1 Enable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio by sliding the wireless network switch to the ON position. IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your notebook has ...
...Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples where use of the sanction to use a wireless device may be turned off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off while traveling in environments where you are... uncertain of wireless devices may have a factory-installed wireless radio. www.gateway.com Turning your wireless radio on : 1 Enable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio by sliding the wireless network switch to the ON position. IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio Your notebook has ...