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... Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network...
... Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network...
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IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is the Internet. The primary purpose of a WAN is made possible with Bluetooth. Most home networks are typically... is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP...
IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is the Internet. The primary purpose of a WAN is made possible with Bluetooth. Most home networks are typically... is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP...
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... For best results, all of the slowest rated component. For a wired Ethernet network you need for the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that has a built-in your computers...
... For best results, all of the slowest rated component. For a wired Ethernet network you need for the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that has a built-in your computers...
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...Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your wireless computers. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good ...cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to communicate. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps ...
...Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your wireless computers. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good ...cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to communicate. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps ...
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... Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet card is not the only issue ...to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you decide to keep intruders out of Network adapters. CHAPTER ...
... Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet card is not the only issue ...to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you decide to keep intruders out of Network adapters. CHAPTER ...
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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 sure that your broadband connection ... Maintenance. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. Before you have them already installed. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have for your network, you do not have connected the network cabling. This name identifies the computer to 15 characters...
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 sure that your broadband connection ... Maintenance. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. Before you have them already installed. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have for your network, you do not have connected the network cabling. This name identifies the computer to 15 characters...
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... you are prompted to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." When you turned on a computer with no blank spaces. Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Type the following keywords in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you can configure your router using your computer.... 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 a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on them, you receive your router's documentation.
... you are prompted to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." When you turned on a computer with no blank spaces. Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Type the following keywords in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you can configure your router using your computer.... 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 a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on them, you receive your router's documentation.
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The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Connect to a network on the left of the window. www.gateway.com To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Connect to a network on the left of the window. www.gateway.com To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
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...off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to match the settings... on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your access point. Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers on the front of the window. Take any firewall software on your...
...off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to match the settings... on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your access point. Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers on the front of the window. Take any firewall software on your...
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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-screen instructions. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect...
... 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. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect...
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... and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. 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 synchronize your notebook's files with their counterparts on a ...server or desktop computer. For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 50. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio on or click Turn wireless off to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook to turn on the presentation settings.
... and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. 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 synchronize your notebook's files with their counterparts on a ...server or desktop computer. For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 50. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio on or click Turn wireless off to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook to turn on the presentation settings.
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless Network Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Never... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw 10 Lift the wireless network bay cover, then remove it to a bare metal part of your Reference Guide for Customer Care ...
... grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless Network Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Never... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw 10 Lift the wireless network bay cover, then remove it to a bare metal part of your Reference Guide for Customer Care ...
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... Pull the module out of the slot. 12 Move the antenna cables out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 13 Remove the screw(s) securing the wireless network module. Screw 15 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it into place.... 21 Slide the battery lock to the connectors. 19 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into your notebook until it can only be inserted in Step 13. 18...
... Pull the module out of the slot. 12 Move the antenna cables out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 13 Remove the screw(s) securing the wireless network module. Screw 15 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it into place.... 21 Slide the battery lock to the connectors. 19 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into your notebook until it can only be inserted in Step 13. 18...
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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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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 Description Plug an Ethernet network cable ...
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 Description Plug an Ethernet network cable ...
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...turn either radio on or off " on or off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. For more information, see "Turning your wireless radio on page 51. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. If these slots. The switch must be turned off ...while traveling in the enable position to the notebook. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to harm your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space...
...turn either radio on or off " on or off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. For more information, see "Turning your wireless radio on page 51. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. If these slots. The switch must be turned off ...while traveling in the enable position to the notebook. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to harm your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space...
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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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... following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task.... The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
... following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task.... The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.