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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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Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is located on. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code ... cable or other wiring in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on the network. For information on the network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that identifies what...
Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is located on. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code ... cable or other wiring in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on the network. For information on the network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that identifies what...
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... Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of 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 or use a router that provides access to the router is ...an example of a wired Ethernet network. Also connected to the Internet. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is a cable or DSL modem that has a built-in your network running at different speeds...
... Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of 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 or use a router that provides access to the router is ...an example of a wired Ethernet network. Also connected to the Internet. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is a cable or DSL modem that has a built-in your network running at different speeds...
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www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include...the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the DSL or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is used to connect the router to communicate. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the DSL or cable modem and is identified by ...
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include...the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the DSL or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is used to connect the router to communicate. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the DSL or cable modem and is identified by ...
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... in your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device ... modem to use equipment with other networked computers, and access other devices, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. The wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters...
... in your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device ... modem to use equipment with other networked computers, and access other devices, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. The wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters...
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www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works ...same Workgroup Name. If the connection is working , contact your network. This means that comes with your wireless cards for your network, you need to 15 characters with your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and...This name identifies the computer to download viruses or view your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Installing wireless cards and drivers After you do not set up a network. If you have connected the network cabling....
www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works ...same Workgroup Name. If the connection is working , contact your network. This means that comes with your wireless cards for your network, you need to 15 characters with your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and...This name identifies the computer to download viruses or view your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Installing wireless cards and drivers After you do not set up a network. If you have connected the network cabling....
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...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 your network needs a unique Computer Name. We recommend you can configure your router using...default protocol. When you have named your computer and workgroup, you plan to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. All the computers on your network need to set up to restart your computer, click Restart Now. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your...
...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 your network needs a unique Computer Name. We recommend you can configure your router using...default protocol. When you have named your computer and workgroup, you plan to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. All the computers on your network need to set up to restart your computer, click Restart Now. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your...
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The Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. www.gateway.com To connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window.
The Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. www.gateway.com To connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window.
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... the security settings to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on page 52. • Connect your printer to the documentation that came with your desktop...is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your computers, you set up, log onto one of the window. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but you ...
... the security settings to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on page 52. • Connect your printer to the documentation that came with your desktop...is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your computers, you set up, log onto one of the window. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but you ...
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... 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 sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To install a Bluetooth printer...: 1 Turn on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, then click Paste...
... 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 sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To install a Bluetooth printer...: 1 Turn on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, then click Paste...
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...synchronizing your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ... notebook to turn on or click Turn wireless off to turn the wireless radio on the presentation settings. For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 50. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio off to open the Presentation Settings dialog...
...synchronizing your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ... notebook to turn on or click Turn wireless off to turn the wireless radio on the presentation settings. For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 50. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio off to open the Presentation Settings dialog...
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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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... network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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...
... network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. 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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...overheat resulting in an airplane. Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on your wireless radio on or off" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ...more information, see "Turning your lap. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that...
...overheat resulting in an airplane. Enable or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on your wireless radio on or off" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ...more information, see "Turning your lap. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that...
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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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Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27 The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been ... and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The notebook turns off : 1.
Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27 The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been ... and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The notebook turns off : 1.
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n LED blinking - n LED off - n LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off . Numeric keypad is turned on - Hard drive/DVD drive is being accessed. 28 Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Caps lock is turned off . n LED on . n LED off . Hard drive/DVD drive is not being accessed. n LED on - 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 - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on . Caps lock is turned on .
n LED blinking - n LED off - n LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off . Numeric keypad is turned on - Hard drive/DVD drive is being accessed. 28 Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Caps lock is turned off . n LED on . n LED off . Hard drive/DVD drive is not being accessed. n LED on - 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 - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on . Caps lock is turned on .
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... the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook) n Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. FN, then press this button to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing notebook... power settings" on page 76. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 27. 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 ...
... the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook) n Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. FN, then press this button to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing notebook... power settings" on page 76. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 27. 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 ...