Usb Connection (Optional); The Tv Card (Optional); Networking; What Is A Network - Medion Multimedia PC Operating Instructions Manual

15. USB connection (optional)

The universal serial bus is a standard for connecting input devices, scanners and other peripherals. The USB 3.0 ports are fully
backwards compatible.
PLEASE NOTE!
Where possible, always connect your USB devices to the same port that they were originally installed on. Other-
wise they will be assigned a new ID and the drivers will need to be reinstalled.
Devices connected directly to the USB BUS may not draw more than 500 mA. The voltage output is protected by a
fuse (limited power source in accordance with EN 60950). If the devices require a higher output, then it will be ne-
cessary to purchase a hub (distributor/booster).

16. The TV card (optional)

To receive a TV signal using the TV tuner, an analogue aerial, DVB-T aerial or a digital SAT
CAUTION!
Disconnect the aerial when the device is not being used, especially during thunderstorms. This will
protect your device from possible lightning strikes.
Audio or video recordings require a lot of memory (up to approx. 2.4 GB/hour). Back up any non-nec-
essary files onto external media such as CD-Rs or hard drives.

17. Networking

Your PC is provided with a Fast Ethernet-Network connector.

17.1. What is a network?

We talk about a network when several PC's are connected to one another.
This allows users to transfer information and data from PC to PC and to share their resources (printers, modem and drives).
Here are a few concrete examples:
• In an office messages are exchanged by e-mail and appointments are managed centrally.
• Users share one printer on the network and back up their data to a central computer (server).
• Two or more PCs are connected to one another to play network games or exchange data.

17.2. Wireless LAN (wireless network) (optional)

Your PC is equipped with WLAN. The components (module, aerials) are already built into your PC and enabled. You can disable
this function using the Windows® device manager if required.
Wireless LAN enables you to establish a network connection to a corresponding remote station.
17.2.1. Security notice
CAUTION!
Do not operate your PC's wireless LAN function in areas where there are radio-sensitive devices (e.g.
in hospitals, etc.). If you are unsure whether the use of these devices will result in damage or interfer-
ence, disable this option.
17.2.2. Requirements
A so-called LAN access point can be used as a remote station. An access point is a radio-transmitting device that communi-
cates with your PC and controls access to the connected network. LAN access points are frequently found in large offices, air-
ports, train stations, universities and Internet cafés. They provide access to particular services and networks or to the Internet.
Access permissions are generally necessary and often result in usage charges. Access points often have built-in DSL modems.
These so-called routers establish the connection to the existing DSL Internet connection and the wireless LAN. A connection
can also be established without an access point to another end device with wireless LAN functionality. Without a router, howe-
ver, the network is restricted to those devices directly connected to it.
The wireless network connection works in accordance with the IEEE 802.11n standard
802.11b/g standard. Other standards (802.11a etc.) are not supported.
If encryption is used for the transfer, the same procedure must be used for all devices. Encryption is a procedure to protect the
network from unauthorised access.
The transfer speed can vary depending on the distance and the number of users accessing the remote station.
* The optional SAT socket on your PC is a DVB-S2 socket for high-resolution satellite TV reception. This only enables playback of released and unencrypted
programs.
** To make use of the full performance, a WLAN router compatible with the 802.11n standard is required.
*
system must be connected.
**
and is compatible with the IEEE
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