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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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...what subnetwork the computer is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network that covers a broad geographical area. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. Standard Ethernet runs at...Mbps. Using a router The most well-known example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. The ...
...what subnetwork the computer is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network that covers a broad geographical area. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. Standard Ethernet runs at...Mbps. Using a router The most well-known example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. The ...
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... network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to the Internet. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your network running at the speed of components rated at different speeds...
... network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to the Internet. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your network running at the speed of components rated at different speeds...
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...router and the other end of a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computer wherever you like. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug ...WAN port). As each computer you want to connect to the network. Plug the other end into any numbered port on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator ...
...router and the other end of a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computer wherever you like. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug ...WAN port). As each computer you want to connect to the network. Plug the other end into any numbered port on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator ...
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... 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is a small electronic ...wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if a wireless...is already installed on the left. For a wireless Ethernet network you get the correct format that ... When you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a...when you buy your network. • Wireless security features like a firewall to use ...
... 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is a small electronic ...wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if a wireless...is already installed on the left. For a wireless Ethernet network you get the correct format that ... When you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a...when you buy your network. • Wireless security features like a firewall to use ...
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... of up your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must contain some letters. 49 www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,... like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Establishing your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to ...
... of up your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must contain some letters. 49 www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,... like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Establishing your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to ...
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...must be the same for all computers in the Workgroup box. We recommend you are prompted to your computer, click Restart Now. Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to restart your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. .../IP), which is set up 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.
...must be the same for all computers in the Workgroup box. We recommend you are prompted to your computer, click Restart Now. Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to restart your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. .../IP), which is set up 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.
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The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. www.gateway.com To connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. www.gateway.com To connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
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... that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Take any actions suggested. • If you are using security. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your printer to a networked computer,... then share the printer. Wireless security For information on the network, then click Properties. Right-click on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your network Instead of plugging a printer into each...
... that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Take any actions suggested. • If you are using security. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your printer to a networked computer,... then share the printer. Wireless security For information on the network, then click Properties. Right-click on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your network Instead of plugging a printer into each...
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... Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on your computer. 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... 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 the computer you must install the device, then connect to the network drive that shipped with...
... Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on your computer. 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... 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 the computer you must install the device, then connect to the network drive that shipped with...
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...panel settings" on the presentation settings. For more information, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on to turn the wireless radio off. ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the 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 or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ ...
...panel settings" on the presentation settings. For more information, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on to turn the wireless radio off. ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the 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 or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ ...
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... or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook, may be removed), then remove the wireless network bay cover. Wireless network bay Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. See your reference guide for your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic...
... or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook, may be removed), then remove the wireless network bay cover. Wireless network bay Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. See your reference guide for your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic...
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... out of the way. 14 Replace the screw removed in Step 10. 15 Reattach the antenna cables to the corresponding connectors. 16 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 17 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, the ...of the slot. See your notebook. 11 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your reference guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the...
... out of the way. 14 Replace the screw removed in Step 10. 15 Reattach the antenna cables to the corresponding connectors. 16 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 17 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, the ...of the slot. See your notebook. 11 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your reference guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the...
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... Using the optional multimedia panel 31 Using the optional webcam 32 Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on or off 38 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 39 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 41 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive...
... Using the optional multimedia panel 31 Using the optional webcam 32 Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on or off 38 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 38 Bluetooth radio 39 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . 41 Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 69 Packing your notebook 70 Traveling by air 70 Dial-up modem 70 Radio frequency wireless connections 71...
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... 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling...
... 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the 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 13
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the 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 13
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...■ LED off . Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on. ■ LED off . ■ LED...when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is being accessed. 23 Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned 1 on - Numeric keypad is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad....
...■ LED off . Hard drive is in use . ■ LED off - Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive Disc drive Indicator Icon Description Wireless network Caps lock ■ LED on . ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on. ■ LED off . ■ LED...when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is being accessed. 23 Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned 1 on - Numeric keypad is turned off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad....
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...into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 23. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key... and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on commercial aircraft. ...
...into the monitor port on your notebook) ■ Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 23. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key... and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on commercial aircraft. ...
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... gas laden atmospheres are uncertain of interference to using your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on or Turn wireless off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility...
... gas laden atmospheres are uncertain of interference to using your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on or Turn wireless off Your Gateway notebook may have a factory-installed wireless radio. When the Windows Mobility Center window opens, click Turn wireless on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility...