Wireless Network (Optional) - Samsung N230 User Manual

Wireless Network
A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network
environment that enables communicating between multiple
computers at home or a small-size office through wireless LAN
devices.
• The descriptions below are for computer models with
a Wireless LAN card or device. A Wireless LAN device is
optional.
The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual
product depending on your wireless LAN device model.
• To use the wireless LAN, you have to turn the wireless LAN
on first by pressing the
LAN is turned on, the Wireless LAN LED
(Optional)
+ keys. If the wireless
is lit.
What is an Access Point (AP)?
An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs,
and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network. You can
connect multiple wireless LAN installed computers to an AP.
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
If there is an AP, you can connect to the Internet via the AP using
the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows.
► For Windows 7
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If you click the Network Connections
tray, a list of available APs appears. If you select an AP to
connect to, the Connect button appears.
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Using the computer
icon in the system
AP List