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- Page 1 Wireless Communications Supplement...
- Page 2 Inc. and Aesbus Knowledge Solutions. eMachines, Inc. and Aesbus Knowledge Solutions shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: First Things First
Please note that this booklet is a companion to your eMachines, Inc. 5000 Series Notebook User’s Guide. This supplement discusses wireless networking and includes the following sections: an introduction to wireless networking... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
....... . . 8 example of a wireless home network that includes a desktop computer . 9 setting up your home network . -
Page 5: What Is A Wireless Network
With some notebooks and computers, you have to purchase a special wireless component, but with your eMachines 5000 Series notebook, you can go wireless right out of the box! why go wireless? Because it frees you from your desk! With a wireless home network, you can use your notebook wherever you like. -
Page 6: Wireless Features On Your Notebook
wireless features on your notebook , the most advanced wireless networking technology available, is incorporated into your notebook. Also known as 802.11g, this up-and-coming wireless networking standard is up to 5 times faster than the widely used, older standard, 802.11b. Instead of communicating at a maximum speed of 11 megabits per second (Mbps), your notebook, equipped with 802.11g, can communicate at speeds up to 54 Mbps! Because 802.11g is backward compatible with Wi-Fi 802.11b networks, you will... -
Page 7: Example Of A Wireless Home Network That Includes A Desktop Computer
A typical home network includes the following: one desktop computer your new eMachines notebook one access point one broadband Internet connection one printer, attached to the desktop computer In this example that includes a current home computer setup, you simply insert an access point into your current setup to create your network. -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Home Network
Ethernet cable access point recommendations If you need to purchase an access point, eMachines recommends buying one designed for the 802.11g standard. This lets you communicate at the fastest speeds possible and prepares you for the future. -
Page 9: Setting Up Your Network
Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband connection is working properly. To test the connection, just log on to your desktop computer (in your current setup) and see if you can connect to your favorite Internet website. If the connection is not working properly, contact your Internet service provider (ISP). -
Page 10: Step 2: Connecting Your New Access Point
You need to follow the instructions that come with your access point, but the basic steps of installing an access point involve physically connecting the broadband connection to the access point and connecting your desktop to the access point. See the following illustration for an example of connecting the broadband cable to the access point. -
Page 11: Step 3: Gathering Information About Your Connection
step 3: gathering information about your connection Broadband Internet settings will differ from ISP to ISP, so before you can begin setting up your network, you will need to contact your ISP and discuss your plans. Ask your ISP to help you fill out the following table. Check the box for your type of Internet connection. -
Page 12: Step 4: Configuring Your Access Point
Because access points differ, you need to follow the instructions that come with your access point to set it up. However, the basic steps of configuring an access point will include: starting up your desktop (your notebook is not yet connected), opening your web browser, accessing the access point’s browser-based setup utility, and entering information about your connection and your home network. -
Page 13: Step 5: Testing Your Home Network
5: testing your home network Now that this portion of your home network is set up, log on to your desktop computer and access a favorite Internet website. If you are unable to connect to the Internet: check all physical cable connections. -
Page 14: Connecting To Your New Wireless Network
Congratulations! By this point, you have successfully created your home network — you have installed and configured your access point, connected your desktop computer to the network, and tested your broadband connection — and it works! Now you are ready to use your notebook to access your wireless home network. - Page 15 On the Wireless Networks tab, verify that Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is checked and then click Add. For detailed information about the features in these windows, access Windows XP online help or click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration. getting started...
- Page 16 When the Association tab is displayed, enter the settings for your network, including: a. Enter your SSID. b. Click the Data encryption checkbox if you enabled WEP when you set up your access point. If you enabled WEP, you must also enter your Network key. Click OK when the settings are correct.
- Page 17 From your notebook, open your Web browser and access a favorite website. If you want to access files that are stored on your desktop or print to your “network” printer, see the “enabling file & print sharing” section in Chapter 4, “learning more about wireless networking.”...
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Page 18: Learning More About Wireless Networking
learning more about wireless networking Some additional information that you’ll need to know includes: turning the wireless off and on monitoring your wireless connection enabling file & print sharing reconnecting to your network connecting to hot spots... -
Page 19: Turning The Wireless Off And On
User’s Guide for more information about function keys. By viewing the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray at the bottom of your desktop, you can tell at a glance whether your wireless is turned on or off. the wireless is on:... -
Page 20: Monitoring Your Wireless Connection
learning more about wireless networking monitoring your wireless connection You can view information about your connection by right-clicking the Wireless Network Connection icon. An example of the Link Status tab is shown below. -
Page 21: Enabling File & Print Sharing
An overview of the steps for enabling printer and file sharing is included below, but see your Windows online help for detailed instructions. To enable file and print sharing: From your desktop, select Start > Connect to... Select Show all Connections. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click your network and select Properties. - Page 22 Check File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and click OK. You have completed the steps that allow sharing. Proceed to the following pages for information on sharing a specific printer, file, or folder. learning more about wireless networking...
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Page 23: Sharing A Printer
To share a printer: On the desktop computer that the printer is connected to, a. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware. b. From the displayed list of printers, right-click the printer that you want to share and select Sharing. - Page 24 CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer’s website. b. Search the network for the printer and add it to your list of available printers. — From the desktop of the notebook, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware. — Select Add a printer.
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Page 25: Sharing A File Or Folder
File sharing lets you use one computer in the network to access files that are stored on another computer in the network. For example, you may want to store your family pictures on the desktop computer, but be able to access and view the pictures from your notebook. - Page 26 On the computer that needs to access that file (your notebook), map to the file (or folder) on the other computer by doing the following: a. From My Computer, select Tools and Map Network Drive. b. Select the Drive letter that you want to assign to the file (or folder). Click Browse to locate the file (or folder) on the network and then click Finish.
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Page 27: Reconnecting To Your Network
Right-click the wireless networks icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the desktop. The following window is displayed. Select your network from the displayed list. -
Page 28: Connecting To Hot Spots
connecting to hot spots A hot spot is a high-speed wireless Internet access point available in public locations such as airports, airline clubs, libraries, book shops, and coffee houses. While you are away from your home office, hot spots let you send and receive emails, surf websites, or access your company’s network. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
For further troubleshooting information, refer to the remainder of this chapter. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact eMachines Customer Care. Refer to the eMachines Customer Care information at the beginning of the 5000 Series Notebook User’s Guide for details. -
Page 30: Common Problems And Solutions
getting started common problems and solutions The wireless utility icon shows that my wireless is off, but when I right-click the icon in the system tray and select “radio on” the wireless does not turn on. Press Fn + F2 on the keyboard to turn the wireless on. This hot key is the master on/off toggle. -
Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions
My wireless network is listed as a preferred network, but it has an “x” on it. An “x” means your preferred network is not currently available or you are not currently in range to connect. frequently asked questions When I view the available connections, shouldn’t I see the network for my building? Because most wireless networks use some form of private identification, their information is not broadcast out from the access point. - Page 32 How do I talk to just my friend’s computer? A computer-to-computer arrangement is called an ad-hoc wireless network. This type of network is usually small and is often a one-time network, set up between a few wireless computers to allow them to share files. To set up this type of network, you need to talk with your friend and agree upon the wireless networking settings to use, such as the SSID, network password key, and security settings.
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Page 33: Wireless Specifications
standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g (draft) data rates 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mb/s 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mb/s (notebook supports auto fallback) security 64-bit and 128-bit WEP hardware engines WEP weak key avoidance AES hardware engine supporting CCM and OCB 802.1x SSID network identification support frequency... - Page 34 operation modes ad-hoc (computer to computer) infrastructure transmitter output power 15 dBm maximum maximum power consumption sleep mode: 30 mA transmitting mode: (TX) 450 mA @ 3.3 VDC / (RX) and 350 mA @ 3.3 VDC turned off: <10 mA @ 3.3 VDC hardware on/off switch Fn + F2 keys certifications:...
- Page 35 range data rate (Mb/s) In a mixed network environment using both 802.11b and 802.11g standards, or when communicating to a 802.11b WAP, the 802.11b data rate is used. 2 or 1 wireless specifications range (feet)
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