Gateway MX6452, User Manual

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CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking
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Adding devices to your network
Adding a desktop computer to your network
After you have your wireless network up and
running, you can add your desktop computer to
your wireless network. To add a desktop
computer to the network, purchase a wireless
PCI card or USB adapter for your desktop
computer so it can communicate with your
network wirelessly.
Adding a printer to your network
Instead of plugging a printer into your
notebook, you can add a printer to your wireless
network. To add a printer to the network, do one
of the following:
■
Use a printer that has built-in wireless
networking.
■
Connect your printer to your networked
desktop computer, then share the printer.
For information about sharing printers, see
“Using the network” on page 136 .
■
Connect your printer to your access point
if the access point includes a USB or parallel
port. For more information, see the
instructions that came with your access
point.
■
Use a wireless print server.