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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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... are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to one person. ...
... are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to one person. ...
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... network you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the router is made up of a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network. The router is an example of a router, a cable or... your computers, and cables connecting each of your network running at different speeds will result in access point. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to the Internet.
... network you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the router is made up of a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network. The router is an example of a router, a cable or... your computers, and cables connecting each of your network running at different speeds will result in access point. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to the Internet.
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www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for Internet access), and your wireless computers. As each computer is made up of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you want to connect to the network. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is connected ... up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the DSL or cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. The WAN port is used to...
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for Internet access), and your wireless computers. As each computer is made up of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you want to connect to the network. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is connected ... up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the DSL or cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. The WAN port is used to...
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... System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your network. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. If one . Make sure that you get the correct format that matches your computer. • DHCP ... share files and folders with different standards. Take the following into consideration when you must install one is not listed, 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, ...
... System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your network. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. If one . Make sure that you get the correct format that matches your computer. • DHCP ... share files and folders with different standards. Take the following into consideration when you must install one is not listed, 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, ...
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...personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. If the connection is working , contact your ... installed. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make sure that comes with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired network) or...
...personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. If the connection is working , contact your ... installed. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make sure that comes with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired network) or...
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... Name. Use a workgroup name of several available protocols must be set to use on your network. 7 Click OK. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your network need to your router's documentation. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to... name on your workgroup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to use the TCP/IP protocol on each other. For instructions, see your network, click Start, then click...
... Name. Use a workgroup name of several available protocols must be set to use on your network. 7 Click OK. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your network need to your router's documentation. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to... name on your workgroup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to use the TCP/IP protocol on each other. For instructions, see your network, click Start, then click...
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www.gateway.com To connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
www.gateway.com To connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
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...or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. If you are unable to connect to the network. Wireless security For information on the network, then click Properties. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on . • Refer... Web site. Modify the security settings to match the settings you cannot connect to a networked computer, then share the printer. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Take any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network...
...or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. If you are unable to connect to the network. Wireless security For information on the network, then click Properties. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on . • Refer... Web site. Modify the security settings to match the settings you cannot connect to a networked computer, then share the printer. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Take any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network...
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...may have built-in . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area... 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 the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio...
...may have built-in . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area... 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 the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio...
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... and modify the screen resolution and colors for your notebook when you give presentations. 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 Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings...
... and modify the screen resolution and colors for your notebook when you give presentations. 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 Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings...
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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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... 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 125 Modem (cable or DSL 125 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling...
... 120 Media Center 121 Memory 124 Memory card reader 125 Modem (cable or DSL 125 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 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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...traveling in the enable position to the notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, the notebook may overheat ...blocked, your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. If the air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 51. Warning: Do not work with equipment on a bed,...
...traveling in the enable position to the notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are blocked, the notebook may overheat ...blocked, your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. If the air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on page 51. Warning: Do not work with equipment on a bed,...
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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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... turns off , then turns on . The notebook turns off : 1. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27 Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators...that affects how the keyboard is used. 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. Press and hold the power button for more ...
... turns off , then turns on . The notebook turns off : 1. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27 Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators...that affects how the keyboard is used. 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. Press and hold the power button for more ...
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Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off. Numeric keypad is turned off . Hard drive/DVD drive is turned on . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is being accessed. 28 Caps lock is turned on . n LED off - n LED off - n LED blinking - n LED off - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Wireless network Caps lock A Num lock 1 Hard drive/DVD Description n LED on - Caps lock is turned off . Numeric keypad is not being accessed. n LED on - n LED on . Hard drive/DVD drive is turned on - n LED off -
Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off. Numeric keypad is turned off . Hard drive/DVD drive is turned on . Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is being accessed. 28 Caps lock is turned on . n LED off - n LED off - n LED blinking - n LED off - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Wireless network Caps lock A Num lock 1 Hard drive/DVD Description n LED on - Caps lock is turned off . Numeric keypad is not being accessed. n LED on - n LED on . Hard drive/DVD drive is turned on - n LED off -
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...Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 27. Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this system key... Toggle the notebook display in the following order: n The LCD n An external monitor... Networking" in an airplane. Press the power button to work. Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on the key. Press and hold To... 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...
...Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 27. Important: The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this system key... Toggle the notebook display in the following order: n The LCD n An external monitor... Networking" in an airplane. Press the power button to work. Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio on the key. Press and hold To... 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...