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CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer
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Speed is not the only issue if you decide to use equipment with different standards. Compatibility
can also be an issue. Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless
equipment:
Using an access point
An access point is a small electronic 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 with other networked computers, and access
other devices, like a printer or scanner.
Equipment you need for an access point-based network
For a wireless Ethernet network 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 an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System.
3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the left. The Device Manager window opens.
4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in
your computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one.
Access point Wireless cards supported
802.11a 802.11a only
802.11b 802.11b only
802.11g 802.11b and 802.11g
802.11n 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
Tip
When you buy your access point, make sure it has:
• IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is compatible with the
older IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. Make sure that you
get the correct format that matches your computer.
• DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment capability that makes it easier to set up and access your network.
• Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of your network.
• Wireless security features like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption.
If you are not sure what to buy, check out Gateway’s accessory store at www.gateway.com
.
Cable or DSL modem
Access point
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- USERGUIDE 1
- Contents 3
- Getting Help 7
- Using the Gateway Web site 8
- Using Help and Support 8
- Searching for a topic 9
- Using online help 10
- CHAPTER 2 11
- Using the Windows desktop 12
- Using the Start menu 13
- Adding icons to the desktop 14
- Identifying window items 14
- Viewing drives 15
- Creating folders 16
- Deleting files and folders 17
- Searching for files 18
- Working with documents 19
- Creating a new document 20
- Saving a document 20
- Opening a document 20
- Printing a document 21
- Shortcuts 22
- CHAPTER 3 23
- Learning about the Internet 24
- Using the World Wide Web 25
- Connecting to a Web site 26
- Using e-mail 27
- Using Windows Fax and Scan 28
- Sending a fax 29
- Canceling a fax 32
- Receiving and viewing a fax 33
- CHAPTER 4 35
- Playing music and movies 36
- Playing optical discs 37
- Video screen 38
- Playback controls 38
- Playlist 38
- Creating music files 39
- Building a music library 41
- Editing track information 41
- Creating a music CD 42
- Creating a video DVD 43
- Creating a data disc 45
- Using Windows Media Center 46
- Button(s) Functions 48
- Networking Your Computer 49
- Introduction to Networking 50
- Ethernet networking 50
- Wireless Ethernet networking 53
- Using an access point 54
- Wireless security 57
- Testing your network 58
- Sharing resources 58
- Using the network 59
- Bluetooth networking 61
- Protecting your computer 63
- Hardware security 64
- Data security 64
- Windows user accounts 65
- Using McAfee SecurityCenter 66
- Configuring McAfee VirusScan 67
- 6 Click OK 68
- Using Windows Security Center 70
- Security updates 71
- CHAPTER 7 73
- Changing screen settings 74
- Selecting a screen saver 76
- Changing gadgets 77
- Setting up multiple monitors 79
- Changing system sounds 80
- Changing mouse settings 81
- User account tips 82
- Changing the power plan 83
- Setting up parental controls 86
- Filtering Internet access 87
- Restricting game access 88
- Restricting specific programs 90
- Creating activity reports 90
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