Wireless Networks; Connecting To The Internet - Acer TravelMate Series User Manual

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Wireless networks

Connecting to the Internet

Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.
Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup.
Select your network and enter the password if required.
Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions.
Please refer to your ISP or router documentation.
Wireless networks
A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link
two or more computers without using wires. Setting up a wireless network
is easy and allows you to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet
connection.
What are benefits of a wireless network?
Mobility
Wireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your home network to
share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example a
printer or scanner.
Also you can share an internet connection with other computers in your home.
Installation speed and simplicity
Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the
need to pull cables through walls and ceilings.
Components of a wireless LAN
To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following:
Access point (router)
Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the
surrounding environment. Access points act as a mediator between wired
and wireless network. Most routers have a built-in DSL modem that will allow
you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet
Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with
the subscription to their services. Read carefully the documentation supplied
with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions.
Wireless networks