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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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...in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of a WAN is the Internet. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network that covers a broad geographical...home or office. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is located on the network. The primary purpose of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. ...
...in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of a WAN is the Internet. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network that covers a broad geographical...home or office. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is located on the network. The primary purpose of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. ...
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... Ethernet network Important For best results, all of your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. 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...should be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). 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 the speed of the...
... Ethernet network Important For best results, all of your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. 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...should be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). 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 the speed of the...
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...of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the ...47 Plug the other end into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up your wireless computers. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you...
...of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the ...47 Plug the other end into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up your wireless computers. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you...
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... point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a 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 Ethernet card is not the only issue if ...dynamic IP address assignment capability that makes it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is a small electronic device that serves as the central control point for an access point-based network Tip When...
... point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a 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 Ethernet card is not the only issue if ...dynamic IP address assignment capability that makes it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is a small electronic device that serves as the central control point for an access point-based network Tip When...
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...Setting up your Internet service provider. Each computer name must be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Before you change anything about installing... not allowed. If the connection is working , contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Check your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not...
...Setting up your Internet service provider. Each computer name must be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Before you change anything about installing... not allowed. If the connection is working , contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Check your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not...
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... and set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to restart your network needs a unique Computer Name. Configuring your router After you have named your computer and... workgroup, you are prompted to wireless Ethernet network. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for your computer. One of up to 15 characters...
... and set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to restart your network needs a unique Computer Name. Configuring your router After you have named your computer and... workgroup, you are prompted to wireless Ethernet network. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for your computer. One of up to 15 characters...
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www.gateway.com To connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window.
www.gateway.com To connect to a network dialog box opens. 51 The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window.
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... site. Help For more information, see the network name, but you cannot connect to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to match the .... Sharing resources With a network, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Adding ...
... site. Help For more information, see the network name, but you cannot connect to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to match the .... Sharing resources With a network, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Adding ...
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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 the Bluetooth personal ... printer: 1 Turn on your 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 , then click Paste. To access a Bluetooth...
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 the Bluetooth personal ... printer: 1 Turn on your 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 , then click Paste. To access a Bluetooth...
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..., and input panel settings" on a server or desktop computer. 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 Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio...Rotate screen to rotate the tablet PC screen from . For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 50. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information...
..., and input panel settings" on a server or desktop computer. 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 Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio...Rotate screen to rotate the tablet PC screen from . For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on page 50. ■ Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information...
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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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... a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. 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...
... a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. 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 the enable position to harm your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. If the air vents are blocked, ...your lap. Caution: Provide adequate space around your skin. If these slots. For more information, see "Turning your wireless radio on page 51. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon ...
...overheat resulting in the enable position to harm your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. If the air vents are blocked, ...your lap. Caution: Provide adequate space around your skin. If these slots. For more information, see "Turning your wireless radio on page 51. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon ...
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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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...), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27 Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click... Restart. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The notebook turns off : 1. The status indicators are on again...
...), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27 Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click... Restart. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The notebook turns off : 1. The status indicators are on again...
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Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off. Caps lock is turned off . Hard drive/DVD drive is turned on . n LED off - Numeric keypad is not being accessed. n LED blinking - Caps lock is being accessed. 28 n LED on - Hard drive/DVD drive is turned on . n LED off - n LED off - n LED on - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Wireless network Caps lock A Num lock 1 Hard drive/DVD Description n LED on . Numeric keypad is turned on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off . n LED off -
Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off. Caps lock is turned off . Hard drive/DVD drive is turned on . n LED off - Numeric keypad is not being accessed. n LED blinking - Caps lock is being accessed. 28 n LED on - Hard drive/DVD drive is turned on . n LED off - n LED off - n LED on - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Icon Wireless network Caps lock A Num lock 1 Hard drive/DVD Description n LED on . Numeric keypad is turned on - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off . n LED off -
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... to be in the ON position for this system key... For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in an airplane. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook) n Both displays at the..." on page 76. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on the key. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. Important: The wireless network switch must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook performs the action identified by...
... to be in the ON position for this system key... For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in an airplane. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook) n Both displays at the..." on page 76. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on the key. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. Important: The wireless network switch must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook performs the action identified by...