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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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...network used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to each computer or network device. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a ... Using a router The most well-known example of a WPAN is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet is the Internet. CHAPTER 5: Networking...
...network used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to each computer or network device. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a ... Using a router The most well-known example of a WPAN is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet is the Internet. CHAPTER 5: Networking...
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... network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router are all of the slowest rated component. Cable/DSL modem Router... connected to the router is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your network running at different speeds will result in access point. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network.
... network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router are all of the slowest rated component. Cable/DSL modem Router... connected to the router is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your network running at different speeds will result in access point. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network.
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... a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you ... the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802...
... a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you ... the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the DSL or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802...
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...the Internet, send e-mail, share files and folders with different standards. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802.11a only 802.11b 802.11b only 802.11g 802.11b and 802.11g 802.11n 802.11b...fastest method for your computer is listed. Take the following into consideration when you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you get the correct format that matches your...
...the Internet, send e-mail, share files and folders with different standards. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802.11a only 802.11b 802.11b only 802.11g 802.11b and 802.11g 802.11n 802.11b...fastest method for your computer is listed. Take the following into consideration when you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you get the correct format that matches your...
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...Setting up a network. Check your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of wireless equipment you are using your current setup. To identify this computer on the network. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click ...does not already have a name, type a unique computer name in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about installing the access point and setting network...
...Setting up a network. Check your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of wireless equipment you are using your current setup. To identify this computer on the network. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click ...does not already have a name, type a unique computer name in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about installing the access point and setting network...
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... workgroup name must be set up on each other. One of up in your network workgroup, and the name must be set to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your network needs a unique Computer Name. Connecting to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." You...recommend you plan to your workgroup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to each computer you use on your network. All the computers on a computer with no blank spaces. Connecting to your...
... workgroup name must be set up on each other. One of up in your network workgroup, and the name must be set to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your network needs a unique Computer Name. Connecting to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." You...recommend you plan to your workgroup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to each computer you use on your network. All the computers on a computer with no blank spaces. Connecting to your...
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www.gateway.com To connect to a network on the left of the window. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
www.gateway.com To connect to a network on the left of the window. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
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...your Internet service provider. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. •... router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to it,...
...your Internet service provider. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. •... router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to it,...
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... the printer on your computer. Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to communicate with your printer or... device: 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. 55
... the printer on your computer. Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to communicate with your printer or... device: 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. 55
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... screen settings" 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 the presentation settings. For more information, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click...digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. 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 return your notebook, click Start, then click ...
... screen settings" 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 the presentation settings. For more information, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click...digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. 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 return your notebook, click Start, then click ...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Screw Screw Screw 10 Lift the wireless network bay cover, then remove it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •...bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your workbench or other ...
... inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Screw Screw Screw 10 Lift the wireless network bay cover, then remove it to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •...bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your workbench or other ...
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...devices and replace any Express cards. See your notebook until it snaps into the empty slot. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 11 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 17 Replace the screw(s) removed in Step 13...the module slot. 16 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. This module is connected to the connectors. 19 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved...
...devices and replace any Express cards. See your notebook until it snaps into the empty slot. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 2 11 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 17 Replace the screw(s) removed in Step 13...the module slot. 16 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. This module is connected to the connectors. 19 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 20 Slide the battery into your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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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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... and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into this optional 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...
... and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into this optional 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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.... If these slots. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are not obstructed. Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on page 61. Warning: Radio frequency... notebook on page 51. Warning: Do not work with equipment on or off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to turn either radio on or off " on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. ...
.... If these slots. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are not obstructed. Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on page 61. Warning: Radio frequency... notebook on page 51. Warning: Do not work with equipment on or off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to turn either radio on or off " on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. ...
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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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... battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The notebook turns off... : 1. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The status indicators are on . www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
... battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The notebook turns off... : 1. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The status indicators are on . www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.