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... 16 Section B Wired Ethernet Networking 17 2 Creating a Wired Ethernet Network 19 Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet already installed 20 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 20 Setting up the hardware 21 Setting up a peer-to-peer wired Ethernet network 22 Setting up a network using a hub or switch 23 Setting up...
... 16 Section B Wired Ethernet Networking 17 2 Creating a Wired Ethernet Network 19 Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet already installed 20 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 20 Setting up the hardware 21 Setting up a peer-to-peer wired Ethernet network 22 Setting up a network using a hub or switch 23 Setting up...
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Configuring your router 47 Where to go from here 48 Section C Wireless Ethernet Networking 49 4 Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network 51 Installing the wireless Ethernet driver 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 54 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP 54 Naming the computers and the workgroup in ...
Configuring your router 47 Where to go from here 48 Section C Wireless Ethernet Networking 49 4 Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network 51 Installing the wireless Ethernet driver 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 54 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP 54 Naming the computers and the workgroup in ...
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2 Creating a Wired Ethernet Network This chapter describes how to -peer wired Ethernet network" on page 22 ■ "Setting up a network using a router and optional hub or switch" on page 23 ■ "Setting up the hardware for a wired Ethernet network. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ "Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet already installed" on page 20 ■ "Installing Ethernet cards and drivers" on page 20 ■ "Setting up a peer-to set up a network using a hub or switch" on page 25 19
2 Creating a Wired Ethernet Network This chapter describes how to -peer wired Ethernet network" on page 22 ■ "Setting up a network using a router and optional hub or switch" on page 23 ■ "Setting up the hardware for a wired Ethernet network. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ "Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet already installed" on page 20 ■ "Installing Ethernet cards and drivers" on page 20 ■ "Setting up a peer-to set up a network using a hub or switch" on page 25 19
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... you have decided to install the necessary cards and drivers in your computers. The Control Panel window opens. The wired Ethernet ... plus (+) in front of Network adapters. To order Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager....built in. If your computer is already installed on installing the card. 20 www.gateway.com To determine if wired Ethernet is listed. Wired Ethernet Networking Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet ...
... you have decided to install the necessary cards and drivers in your computers. The Control Panel window opens. The wired Ethernet ... plus (+) in front of Network adapters. To order Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager....built in. If your computer is already installed on installing the card. 20 www.gateway.com To determine if wired Ethernet is listed. Wired Ethernet Networking Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet ...
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Read this chapter to configure Windows XP or Windows 2000 for a Wireless Network This chapter describes how to learn about: ■ "Installing the wireless Ethernet driver" on page 52 ■ "Naming the computers and the workgroup" on page 54 ■ "Configuring the TCP/IP protocol" on page 63 51 4 Configuring Windows for a wireless Ethernet network.
Read this chapter to configure Windows XP or Windows 2000 for a Wireless Network This chapter describes how to learn about: ■ "Installing the wireless Ethernet driver" on page 52 ■ "Naming the computers and the workgroup" on page 54 ■ "Configuring the TCP/IP protocol" on page 63 51 4 Configuring Windows for a wireless Ethernet network.
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..., see your user's guide for the procedure to install the driver if you start your computer, it automatically installs the wireless Ethernet driver. To determine which wireless adapter is used with Gateway computers that have a built-in front of wireless Ethernet adapter ... click Start, then click Control Panel. The Agere ORiNOCO Ethernet driver is installed in your driver. In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. Important The Broadcom Wireless LAN driver is used with Gateway computers that have a built-in Intel Calexico wireless Ethernet adapter....
..., see your user's guide for the procedure to install the driver if you start your computer, it automatically installs the wireless Ethernet driver. To determine which wireless adapter is used with Gateway computers that have a built-in front of wireless Ethernet adapter ... click Start, then click Control Panel. The Agere ORiNOCO Ethernet driver is installed in your driver. In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. Important The Broadcom Wireless LAN driver is used with Gateway computers that have a built-in Intel Calexico wireless Ethernet adapter....
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... time you reinstall Windows. Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network To see if the wireless Ethernet driver is installed: 1 Locate the wireless adapter in your computer:" on -screen instructions. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Applications Recovery tab appears. 3 Click Broadcom Wireless LAN PC Card. -ORClick Intel Calexico Wireless...
... time you reinstall Windows. Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network To see if the wireless Ethernet driver is installed: 1 Locate the wireless adapter in your computer:" on -screen instructions. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Applications Recovery tab appears. 3 Click Broadcom Wireless LAN PC Card. -ORClick Intel Calexico Wireless...
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...to the network. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is turned on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to turn on all the network computers. Using Your Ethernet Network To access the ...each computer. In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 138 www.gateway.com Before you need to install the printer drivers on . 2 Open Internet Explorer. To turn on Windows file and printer sharing on Windows file and printer sharing: 1 ...
...to the network. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is turned on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to turn on all the network computers. Using Your Ethernet Network To access the ...each computer. In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 138 www.gateway.com Before you need to install the printer drivers on . 2 Open Internet Explorer. To turn on Windows file and printer sharing on Windows file and printer sharing: 1 ...
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Cleaning the keyboard 225 Cleaning the computer screen 226 Cleaning the mouse 226 14 Restoring Software 229 Using the Restoration CDs 230 Reinstalling device drivers 231 Updating device drivers 233 Reinstalling programs 234 Reinstalling Windows 236 15 Upgrading Your Notebook 239 Adding and removing a PC Card 240 Preventing static electricity discharge 242 Adding...
Cleaning the keyboard 225 Cleaning the computer screen 226 Cleaning the mouse 226 14 Restoring Software 229 Using the Restoration CDs 230 Reinstalling device drivers 231 Updating device drivers 233 Reinstalling programs 234 Reinstalling Windows 236 15 Upgrading Your Notebook 239 Adding and removing a PC Card 240 Preventing static electricity discharge 242 Adding...
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www.gateway.com 39 For more information about your system. Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about connecting to the Internet, see "Using the Internet" on page 65.
www.gateway.com 39 For more information about your system. Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about connecting to the Internet, see "Using the Internet" on page 65.
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...latest software updates for both sales and support. You can also browse through a step-by a menu across the top of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you get a ... access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to articles and videos on page 277. 40 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. By entering your serial...
...latest software updates for both sales and support. You can also browse through a step-by a menu across the top of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you get a ... access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to articles and videos on page 277. 40 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. By entering your serial...
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Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. ■ If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on. ■ Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to a network. Additional tips Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. ■ Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. www.gateway.com 169
Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. ■ If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on. ■ Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to a network. Additional tips Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. ■ Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. www.gateway.com 169
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14 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 229
14 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 229
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... to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your operating system, and other programs that you try to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Help and Support Search...have tried these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 230 www.gateway.com For more information about System Restore in Windows XP, click...
... to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your operating system, and other programs that you try to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Help and Support Search...have tried these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 230 www.gateway.com For more information about System Restore in Windows XP, click...
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...Run. www.gateway.com 231 If you install a new device, you need to reinstall device drivers because you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications CD...Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs. Drivers for your CD or DVD drive). 4 Click OK. 5 If this is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions below. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are installed at Gateway...
...Run. www.gateway.com 231 If you install a new device, you need to reinstall device drivers because you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications CD...Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs. Drivers for your CD or DVD drive). 4 Click OK. 5 If this is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions below. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are installed at Gateway...
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...box , then click the arrow. 232 www.gateway.com OR - Type the keyword drivers in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click Automatic Installation, then select multiple device drivers to reinstall. (Grayed out drivers are reinstalling, you may only need to restart ...your notebook, follow the on-screen instructions. Depending on -screen instructions. To select these drivers, click Manual Installation.) 7 Click Install. 8 Follow any additional on the device driver you restart your notebook to reinstall. - However, if a setup wizard opens when you are ...
...box , then click the arrow. 232 www.gateway.com OR - Type the keyword drivers in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click Automatic Installation, then select multiple device drivers to reinstall. (Grayed out drivers are reinstalling, you may only need to restart ...your notebook, follow the on-screen instructions. Depending on -screen instructions. To select these drivers, click Manual Installation.) 7 Click Install. 8 Follow any additional on the device driver you restart your notebook to reinstall. - However, if a setup wizard opens when you are ...
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.... OR - The Connect window opens. If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6 Click the Web Updates tab. 7 Click Check Now. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - Updating...
.... OR - The Connect window opens. If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6 Click the Web Updates tab. 7 Click Check Now. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - Updating...
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...you just reinstalled Windows, go to restart your notebook, follow the on-screen instructions. Help and Support For more information about updating device drivers in the Help and Support Search box , then click the arrow. Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if ... the on each CD. If you want to uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 234 www.gateway.com In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3 In the Currently Installed...
...you just reinstalled Windows, go to restart your notebook, follow the on-screen instructions. Help and Support For more information about updating device drivers in the Help and Support Search box , then click the arrow. Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if ... the on each CD. If you want to uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 234 www.gateway.com In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3 In the Currently Installed...
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...Start, then click Help and Support. If the program does not start automatically, go to complete the installation. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 9 Select a single program to Step 5. 5 Click Start, then click Run.... out programs are reinstalling, you are not available for Automatic Installation. If the program starts automatically, go to reinstall. - www.gateway.com 235 To select these programs, click Manual Installation.) 10 Click Install. 11 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. Help and...
...Start, then click Help and Support. If the program does not start automatically, go to complete the installation. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 9 Select a single program to Step 5. 5 Click Start, then click Run.... out programs are reinstalling, you are not available for Automatic Installation. If the program starts automatically, go to reinstall. - www.gateway.com 235 To select these programs, click Manual Installation.) 10 Click Install. 11 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. Help and...
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For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 253. ■ Running System Restore. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the program CD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 Complete the program reinstallation by following options to the next step...working correctly, try the following the instructions included with the program CD. Chapter 14: Restoring Software To reinstall other software. 236 www.gateway.com Otherwise, go to uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the on page 231.
For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 253. ■ Running System Restore. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the program CD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 Complete the program reinstallation by following options to the next step...working correctly, try the following the instructions included with the program CD. Chapter 14: Restoring Software To reinstall other software. 236 www.gateway.com Otherwise, go to uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the on page 231.