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MAN NETWORKING USR GDE R4  5/05

Summary of Contents for M250

Page 1: ...Gateway Notebook Networking Guide...

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Page 3: ...of your sofa kitchen or patio you can browse the Internet send and receive e mails transfer files and use your printer You can even browse the Internet and check your e mail when you are away from you...

Page 4: ...nic device that serves as the central control point for your network You connect your modem to the access point set up a network connection then browse the Internet send e mail share files and folders...

Page 5: ...54g is the fastest method for wireless communications 802 11g is compatible with the older IEEE 802 11b format but not with the competing IEEE 802 11a format Make sure that you get the correct format...

Page 6: ...on for information about installing it and setting network security Setting up your notebook Naming your computers and workgroup To identify this computer on the network 1 Click Start right click My C...

Page 7: ...io Connecting to your network After you have named your computer and workgroup and turned on your wireless radio you need to set up the network connection on your computer To connect to your wireless...

Page 8: ...tings for the network in your notebook If your network does not appear in the Choose a wireless network list your network is not broadcasting its SSID This is not an error and is one way to add securi...

Page 9: ...tact your Internet service provider Using your notebook on your network With a network you can share your Internet connection drives and printers For information about using your notebook on a network...

Page 10: ...been included on your hard drive To access this guide click Start All Programs then click Gateway Documentation Connect your printer to your access point if the access point includes a USB or parallel...

Page 11: ...Connections window opens 2 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Status The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens The meter shows the signal strength for wireless networkin...

Page 12: ...establishes communication between your Internet Service Provider and your modem and between your modem and your access point If you previously accessed the Internet through a dial up modem Internet Ex...

Page 13: ...d off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication For more information see Turning the wireless radio...

Page 14: ...ite at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised...

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