Gateway Solo 9500, User Manual

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Selecting a network connection
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You have a combination of Windows-based computers and
non-Windows-based computers that are used for drive sharing, printing
to a single printer, or surfing the Internet
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Your notebook computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the
network
Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b, WiFi)
A wireless Ethernet network is appropriate if:
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You are looking for an alternative to using your telephone line or
installing cable for connectivity
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Network speed and the ability to move about with your computer are
more important than cost savings
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You have several Windows-based computers that are used for drive
sharing, printing to a single printer, or surfing the Internet
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Your notebook computer has wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b) for
networking
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Your connection speed needs are less than 11000 Kbps (see “Comparing
data transfer speed” on page 198)
Bluetooth
A Bluetooth network is appropriate if:
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You are looking for an alternative to using your telephone line or
installing cable for connectivity
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Your PDA, pager, cellular telephone, or printer has Bluetooth for
networking
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Your connection needs are less than 1000 Kbps (see “Comparing data
transfer speed” on page 198)