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...3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16... the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www...
...3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16... the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www...
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... 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works 85 Naming the computers and the ...workgroup 85 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 86 Setting up an Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway...
... 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works 85 Naming the computers and the ...workgroup 85 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 86 Setting up an Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video out jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Modem jack ...optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video out jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Modem jack ...optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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..."Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the cable into this jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this connector. www.gateway.com 13 For information on configuring this optional jack. To access this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the..., see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the...
..."Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the cable into this jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this connector. www.gateway.com 13 For information on configuring this optional jack. To access this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the..., see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the...
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...PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your communications program. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. on the back of your 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a network jack. on the back of your 2 Insert the...: 1 Insert one end of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. www.gateway.com 31 Connecting the dial-up modem Connecting the dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. For information about setting up modem Your computer has ...
...PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your communications program. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. on the back of your 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a network jack. on the back of your 2 Insert the...: 1 Insert one end of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. www.gateway.com 31 Connecting the dial-up modem Connecting the dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. For information about setting up modem Your computer has ...
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...service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com You cannot connect to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still... you are using a dial-up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Connecting to the Internet ■ If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is...
...service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com You cannot connect to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still... you are using a dial-up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Connecting to the Internet ■ If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is...
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...line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Also make sure that all settings are correct. If ... Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall...
...line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Also make sure that all settings are correct. If ... Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall...
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Chapter 7 Networking Your Computer • Introducing networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Testing your network • Troubleshooting your Ethernet network 81
Chapter 7 Networking Your Computer • Introducing networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Testing your network • Troubleshooting your Ethernet network 81
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... most common way to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used...
... most common way to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used...
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... access point to the router or use a router that provides access to the router are all of your computers, and cables connecting each of an Ethernet network. Equipment you need : ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. Attached to the Internet. The router is a cable or DSL... modem that has a built-in access point, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) ■ Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment www.gateway.com 83
... access point to the router or use a router that provides access to the router are all of your computers, and cables connecting each of an Ethernet network. Equipment you need : ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. Attached to the Internet. The router is a cable or DSL... modem that has a built-in access point, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) ■ Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment www.gateway.com 83
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... click Device Manager. If your Control Panel is in your network running at accessories.gateway.com. Use the documentation that do not have determined the type of Network adapters. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Important For best results, all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: ■...
... click Device Manager. If your Control Panel is in your network running at accessories.gateway.com. Use the documentation that do not have determined the type of Network adapters. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Important For best results, all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: ■...
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...Important You must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for setting up to ISP. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. www.gateway.com 85 To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click ...System. Each computer name must be activated. Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces....
...Important You must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for setting up to ISP. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. www.gateway.com 85 To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click ...System. Each computer name must be activated. Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces....
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Creating an Ethernet network 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard. 4 Click to see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the following items list. www.gateway.com 87 If you do not see more choices. 5 Click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. - OR -
Creating an Ethernet network 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard. 4 Click to see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the following items list. www.gateway.com 87 If you do not see more choices. 5 Click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. - OR -
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... is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with this procedure for every computer on each end. 88 www.gateway.com Setting up an Ethernet network We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4" in diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment...
... is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with this procedure for every computer on each end. 88 www.gateway.com Setting up an Ethernet network We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4" in diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment...
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.... In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two computers. Creating an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). To determine which type of the cable... lets you access the Internet connection from you have, hold both connectors are available in two different types; Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port www.gateway.com 89
.... In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two computers. Creating an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). To determine which type of the cable... lets you access the Internet connection from you have, hold both connectors are available in two different types; Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port www.gateway.com 89
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...Cable/DSL routers. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. For any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Important The following values in the ...a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the network, open your Web...
...Cable/DSL routers. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. For any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Important The following values in the ...a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the network, open your Web...
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Creating an Ethernet network ■ Router Name and Domain Name - If your ISP assigns you a different IP address each time you log on your cable or DSL modem, ... blank will work. ■ LAN IP Address - Check with your ISP to "Testing your ISP. 4 When you accept the defaults. ■ WAN IP Address - www.gateway.com 91
Creating an Ethernet network ■ Router Name and Domain Name - If your ISP assigns you a different IP address each time you log on your cable or DSL modem, ... blank will work. ■ LAN IP Address - Check with your ISP to "Testing your ISP. 4 When you accept the defaults. ■ WAN IP Address - www.gateway.com 91
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...second N should be different for all Ethernet components should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). www.gateway.com 93 For more information, about your Ethernet card, see the documentation that came...see the documentation that came with your computer. ■ Make sure that you have installed the required software. Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network You cannot see the other end is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all computers are using ...
...second N should be different for all Ethernet components should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). www.gateway.com 93 For more information, about your Ethernet card, see the documentation that came...see the documentation that came with your computer. ■ Make sure that you have installed the required software. Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network You cannot see the other end is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all computers are using ...
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... 13, 31 to network 13, 31 connections audio in 14 center speaker 14 digital camera 11, 14, 32 digital video camera 11, 13, 32 Ethernet 13, 31 external audio 14 external speakers 14 Firewire 11, 13, 32 front speaker 14 headphone 14 i.Link 11, 13, 32 IEEE 1394 11,... 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD ...
... 13, 31 to network 13, 31 connections audio in 14 center speaker 14 digital camera 11, 14, 32 digital video camera 11, 13, 32 Ethernet 13, 31 external audio 14 external speakers 14 Firewire 11, 13, 32 front speaker 14 headphone 14 i.Link 11, 13, 32 IEEE 1394 11,... 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD ...
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... 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Hibernate...
... 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Hibernate...