Gateway M250 Networking Manual
Gateway m250: network guide
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- Page 1 Gateway Notebook Networking Guide...
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Page 3: Networking Your Notebook
Networking Your Notebook Wireless networking is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can use your notebook wherever you like. From the comfort of your sofa, kitchen, or patio, you can browse the Internet, send and receive e-mails, transfer files, and use your printer. -
Page 4: Wireless Networking
Cable or DSL modem Buying wireless equipment For a wireless network you need: ■ Your Gateway notebook with built-in wireless networking ■ A broadband Internet connection ■ An access point Access point... -
Page 5: Setting Up Your Wireless 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 accessories.gateway.com. If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. -
Page 6: Setting Up Your Notebook
Name. All the computers on your network need the same Workgroup Name. You may have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you turned on your notebook. , then click My Computer Computer name www.gateway.com . The System Properties box. Use a... - Page 7 Turning the wireless radio on After you have completed your initial Windows setup, turn on the wireless radio. Model Gateway M275 Other Gateway notebooks 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.
- Page 8 Start, then click Help and Support. Type one of the following keywords in the Help and Support Search box , then click the arrow: connect to an available network ■ manually add a wireless network ■ connecting to wireless network. ■ www.gateway.com list, Choose a wireless network list,...
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Page 9: Testing Your Network
To add a desktop computer to the network, do one of the following: ■ Purchase a wireless PCI card or USB adapter for your desktop computer so it can communicate with your network wirelessly. Gateway Documentation www.gateway.com Testing your network Start... -
Page 10: Adding A Printer To Your Network
The speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength. Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices, by radio interference, and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls, ceilings, floors, and doors. Gateway Documentation www.gateway.com Start... - Page 11 If your access point uses WEP, go to the Windows XP Wireless Networking Properties window and make sure that both the WAP and the WLAN in the computer have matching WEP keys. Troubleshooting your network My Network Places , then click www.gateway.com , then click Properties . The Status...
- Page 12 If your notebook is a member of a domain at your workplace, you may not be able to connect your notebook to your home network workgroup to access shared files or printers on your home network. You may, however, be able to access the Internet through your home network. www.gateway.com “Naming...
- Page 13 Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices, by radio interference, and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls, floors, and doors. www.gateway.com...
- Page 14 This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
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