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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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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 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.
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... in your computers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers If you have wired Ethernet already installed, you must install one. To determine if wired Ethernet is in . If your Control Panel is already installed on installing the card. 20 www.gateway.com If one is listed. To order ...Start, then click Control Panel. The wired Ethernet card installed in your computer is not listed, you need to install the necessary cards and drivers in front of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager...
... in your computers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers If you have wired Ethernet already installed, you must install one. To determine if wired Ethernet is in . If your Control Panel is already installed on installing the card. 20 www.gateway.com If one is listed. To order ...Start, then click Control Panel. The wired Ethernet card installed in your computer is not listed, you need to install the necessary cards and drivers in front of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager...
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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. 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
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.../Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. You may need to install your driver. To determine which wireless adapter is used with Gateway computers that have a built-in Agere ORiNOCO wireless Ethernet adapter. The type of Network adapters. The Control... Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is listed. 52 www.gateway.com Important The Broadcom Wireless LAN driver is used with Gateway computers that have a built-in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. -OR- Wireless Ethernet Networking...
.../Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. You may need to install your driver. To determine which wireless adapter is used with Gateway computers that have a built-in Agere ORiNOCO wireless Ethernet adapter. The type of Network adapters. The Control... Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is listed. 52 www.gateway.com Important The Broadcom Wireless LAN driver is used with Gateway computers that have a built-in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. -OR- Wireless Ethernet Networking...
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... drive. 2 If this is installed in "To determine which wireless adapter is the first time you reinstall Windows. www.gateway.com 53 Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network To see if the wireless Ethernet driver is installed: 1 Locate the wireless adapter in the Device Manager window by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking...
... drive. 2 If this is installed in "To determine which wireless adapter is the first time you reinstall Windows. www.gateway.com 53 Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network To see if the wireless Ethernet driver is installed: 1 Locate the wireless adapter in the Device Manager window by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking...
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... printer sharing: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. 138 www.gateway.com Follow the instructions included with your computer: 1 Make sure that the router or access point is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections.... -OR- Using Your Ethernet Network To access the Internet from your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. If your computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer...
... printer sharing: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. 138 www.gateway.com Follow the instructions included with your computer: 1 Make sure that the router or access point is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections.... -OR- Using Your Ethernet Network To access the Internet from your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. If your computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer...
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... the notebook screen 216 Cleaning the mouse 216 14 Restoring Software 219 Using the Restoration CDs 220 Reinstalling device drivers 220 Updating device drivers 222 Reinstalling programs 223 Reinstalling Windows 225 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 229 Adding and removing a PC Card 230 Preventing static electricity discharge 232 Adding or replacing memory 234 Replacing...
... the notebook screen 216 Cleaning the mouse 216 14 Restoring Software 219 Using the Restoration CDs 220 Reinstalling device drivers 220 Updating device drivers 222 Reinstalling programs 223 Reinstalling Windows 225 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 229 Adding and removing a PC Card 230 Preventing static electricity discharge 232 Adding or replacing memory 234 Replacing...
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... support is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page. Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 43 For more information about your system. Using eSupport The eSupport site is divided into five major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Downloads ■ ... Us ■ Account Info ■ PC Tools Each of these areas 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 67.
... support is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page. Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 43 For more information about your system. Using eSupport The eSupport site is divided into five major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Downloads ■ ... Us ■ Account Info ■ PC Tools Each of these areas 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 67.
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...Look up my serial number for non-technical issues, like the status of how-to the question you get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to access support for me. For more information, see ..."Finding your notebook. 44 www.gateway.com Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of your order or changing your drivers. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications,...
...Look up my serial number for non-technical issues, like the status of how-to the question you get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to access support for me. For more information, see ..."Finding your notebook. 44 www.gateway.com Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of your order or changing your drivers. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications,...
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...the new hardware and searches for giving presentations by the projector's or monitor's manufacturer or download the driver from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or ...'s power cord into the VGA port on a projector or monitor You can use your notebook for its driver. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display. To use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn .... The Display Properties dialog box opens. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by connecting an external monitor or projector to control the presentation from ...
...the new hardware and searches for giving presentations by the projector's or monitor's manufacturer or download the driver from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or ...'s power cord into the VGA port on a projector or monitor You can use your notebook for its driver. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display. To use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn .... The Display Properties dialog box opens. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by connecting an external monitor or projector to control the presentation from ...
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Chapter 9: Traveling with Your Gateway M505 ■ Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. 164 www.gateway.com
Chapter 9: Traveling with Your Gateway M505 ■ Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. 164 www.gateway.com
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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. 219
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. 219
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... click the arrow. ■ Run System Restore. Chapter 14: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your operating system, and other programs that control devices such as the computer display, DVD/CD-RW drives,... and modems. Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs. Drivers for your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that there is a problem with a device driver 220 www.gateway.com Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are installed at the factory. For more ...
... click the arrow. ■ Run System Restore. Chapter 14: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your operating system, and other programs that control devices such as the computer display, DVD/CD-RW drives,... and modems. Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs. Drivers for your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that there is a problem with a device driver 220 www.gateway.com Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are installed at the factory. For more ...
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... Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6 Select a single device driver to Step 5. - OR - www.gateway.com 221 Click Automatic Installation, then select multiple device drivers to reinstall. (Grayed out drivers are directed to do so while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is the first time you...
... Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6 Select a single device driver to Step 5. - OR - www.gateway.com 221 Click Automatic Installation, then select multiple device drivers to reinstall. (Grayed out drivers are directed to do so while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is the first time you...
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...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. 222 www.gateway.com See the red Drivers and Applications CD or the Gateway Technical Support Web site (support.gateway.com). If the program... starts automatically, go to Step 5. - Important Only use the wireless Ethernet drivers approved for general wireless regulatory ...
...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. 222 www.gateway.com See the red Drivers and Applications CD or the Gateway Technical Support Web site (support.gateway.com). If the program... starts automatically, go to Step 5. - Important Only use the wireless Ethernet drivers approved for general wireless regulatory ...
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... just reinstalled Windows, go to reinstall a program, uninstall the old version first. The Connect window opens. 8 Install available updated device drivers by following the on each CD. If the program does not start automatically, go to the next step. 2 Click Start, Control ... follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. To reinstall programs from other program CDs. www.gateway.com 223 OR - Reinstalling programs 7 Click Check Now. Type the keyword updating drivers in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Otherwise, go to Step 4....
... just reinstalled Windows, go to reinstall a program, uninstall the old version first. The Connect window opens. 8 Install available updated device drivers by following the on each CD. If the program does not start automatically, go to the next step. 2 Click Start, Control ... follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. To reinstall programs from other program CDs. www.gateway.com 223 OR - Reinstalling programs 7 Click Check Now. Type the keyword updating drivers in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Otherwise, go to Step 4....
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... your DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive). 7 Click OK. 8 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. Otherwise, go to the... OR - To select these programs, click Manual Installation.) 10 Click Install. 11 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 9 Select a single program to reinstall. - Type the keyword installing programs in Windows XP, ...
... your DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive). 7 Click OK. 8 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. Otherwise, go to the... OR - To select these programs, click Manual Installation.) 10 Click Install. 11 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 9 Select a single program to reinstall. - Type the keyword installing programs in Windows XP, ...
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... page 243. ■ Running System Restore. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. Reinstalling Windows If your notebook is not working correctly, try the following the instructions included with your notebook case. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 220. www.gateway.com 225 If you are prompted for your programs, follow the instructions in...
... page 243. ■ Running System Restore. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. Reinstalling Windows If your notebook is not working correctly, try the following the instructions included with your notebook case. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 220. www.gateway.com 225 If you are prompted for your programs, follow the instructions in...