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Setting Up a Network
Other computers can be connected to the Gateway to form a network, which allows the computers to
transfer files, communicate with each other, and share an Internet connection. The networked computers
can be connected to the Gateway in three ways: Ethernet,
USB
, or wirelessly.
Ethernet
1.
Insert the Installation
CD
in the
CD-ROM
drive of the computer. The Installation Buddy starts
automatically. Wait until the following screen appears, read the on-screen instructions, then click
Next
.
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2.
Read the instructions, select
Adding Computers
by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click
Next
.
3.
Select
Ethernet
, then click
Next
.
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4.
When the next window appears, get the
yellow Ethernet cable
from the Quick Start Kit, then click
Next
.
5.
Plug one end of the
yellow Ethernet cable
into one of the open
yellow ports
on the back of the
Gateway, then click
Next
.
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6.
Plug the other end of the
yellow Ethernet cable
into an
Ethernet port
on the back of the computer,
then click
Next
.
?
Note
: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port, but is slightly bigger.
7.
Make sure one of the
Ethernet lights
glows steadily green, then click
Next
.
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8.
A series of congratulations windows appears. Click through them to exit the Installation Buddy.
The computer is connected to the Gateway via Ethernet. To connect more computers to the Gateway via
Ethernet, repeat this procedure.
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