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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section A Networking Basics 1 Learning the Basics Selecting a network connection ........4 Wired Ethernet network .
  • Page 4 Configuring your router ..........47 Where to go from here .
  • Page 5 Turning your wireless emitter on or off in Windows 2000 ....126 Using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility ....126 Using Intel PROSet .

  • Page 7: Section A Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Read the following chapter to learn the benefits of using a wired and wireless Ethernet network and the types of wired and wireless Ethernet networks. ■ “Learning the Basics” on page 3...
  • Page 8 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 9: Learning The Basics

    Learning the Connecting your home, small office, or home office computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single Internet connection among the connected computers. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ “Selecting a network connection” on page 4 ■ “Using a wired Ethernet network”...

  • Page 10: Selecting A Network Connection

    Selecting a network connection The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use. Gateway supports both wired and wireless Ethernet networks. Use the following criteria as a guide when selecting a network connection.

  • Page 11: Using A Wired Ethernet Network

    Install an Ethernet router, switch, or hub Tips & Tricks If you are connecting just two computers (known as a peer-to-peer wired Ethernet network), you can eliminate the router, switch, or hub and use a special crossover cable. www.gateway.com Learning the Basics...

  • Page 12: Example Wired Ethernet Network

    To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router, switch, or hub. For more information about accessing a wireless Ethernet, see Ethernet network” on page www.gateway.com “Using a wireless...

  • Page 13: Equipment You Need For A Wired Ethernet Network

    Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. www.gateway.com Learning the Basics...

  • Page 14: Setting Up A Wired Ethernet Network

    Setting up a wired Ethernet network To set up a wired Ethernet network, read the following chapters: ■ “Creating a Wired Ethernet Network” on page 19 ■ “Configuring Windows for a Wired Network” on page 29 ■ “Sharing Your Resources” on page 131 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 15: Using A Wireless Ethernet Network

    To find out if your computer has an internal wireless device, check the device manager. For more information, see wireless adapter is installed in your computer:” on page “Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off” 125. “To determine which www.gateway.com Learning the Basics...

  • Page 16: Wireless Ethernet Speed And Frequency

    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, floors, and doors. www.gateway.com Disadvantages Shorter range (25 to ■ 75 feet) than IEEE 802.11b and...

  • Page 17: Example Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network

    If you want to access a wired Ethernet network from your wireless Ethernet computers, connect an access point to the router, switch, or hub. For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet, see network” on page Access point “Using a wired Ethernet www.gateway.com Learning the Basics...

  • Page 18: Equipment You Need For An Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network

    IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g components will not work. Some wireless devices can broadcast and receive signals on both frequencies. A mixture of IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g components will result in your network running at the speed of the slower IEEE 802.11b components. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 19: Setting Up An Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network

    “Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network” on page 51 ■ “Creating a Wireless Access Point Network” on page 71 ■ “Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off” on page 125 ■ “Sharing Your Resources” on page 131 www.gateway.com Learning the Basics...

  • Page 20: Example Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network

    This type of network does not include access into a wired network or the Internet. You can create this type of network to quickly move files from one computer to another. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 21: Equipment You Need For A Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network

    “Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network” on page 51 ■ “Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network” on page 99 ■ “Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off” on page 125 ■ “Sharing Your Resources” on page 131 www.gateway.com Learning the Basics...

  • Page 22: For More Information

    For more information For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office Ethernet network, discuss your particular needs with your Gateway store representative. In addition, several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking. See these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless Ethernet.

  • Page 23: Section B Wired Ethernet Networking

    Wired Ethernet Networking Read the following chapters to learn how to set up and use a wired Ethernet network. ■ “Creating a Wired Ethernet Network” on page 19 ■ “Configuring Windows for a Wired Network” on page 29...
  • Page 24 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 25: Creating A Wired Ethernet Network

    Creating a Wired Ethernet Network This chapter describes how to set up the hardware for a wired Ethernet network. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ “Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet already installed” on page 20 ■ “Installing Ethernet cards and drivers” on page 20 ■...

  • Page 26: Determining If Your Computer Has Wired Ethernet Already Installed

    Wired Ethernet Networking Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet already installed Many Gateway computers are shipped with wired Ethernet built in. To determine if wired Ethernet is already installed on your computer: In Windows XP, click window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click...

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Hardware

    (same colors, left to right). For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to right). Creating a Wired Ethernet Network “Setting up a peer-to-peer www.gateway.com “Setting...

  • Page 28: Setting Up A Peer-To-Peer Wired Ethernet Network

    To set up a peer-to-peer network: ■ Connect the ends of a network crossover cable to the network ports on both of the computers. Crossover cable www.gateway.com...

  • Page 29: Setting Up A Network Using A Hub Or Switch

    Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the hub or switch and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. Hub or switch Turn on your computer. Creating a Wired Ethernet Network Power adapter www.gateway.com...
  • Page 30 Green indicators on the front of the hub or switch should light to indicate a good connection. Repeat Step 2 Hub or switch through Step 3 for each computer on the network. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 31: Setting Up A Network Using A Router And Optional Hub Or Switch

    WAN port - connect to DSL or cable modem for Internet connection Uplink port Hub or switch www.gateway.com Creating a Wired Ethernet Network Router...
  • Page 32 Repeat Step 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Step for each computer on the network. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 33: Where To Go From Here

    Configuring your wired Ethernet network Now that your wired Ethernet network has been set up, you are ready to configure the network and router. Go to Network” on page Creating a Wired Ethernet Network “Configuring Windows for a Wired www.gateway.com...
  • Page 34 Wired Ethernet Networking www.gateway.com...

  • Page 35: Configuring Windows For A Wired Network

    Configuring Windows for a Wired Network This chapter describes how to configure Windows XP or Windows 2000 for a wired Ethernet network. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ “Naming the computers and the workgroup” on page 30 ■ “Configuring the TCP/IP protocol” on page 40 ■...

  • Page 36: Naming The Computers And The Workgroup

    Make sure that you read each screen in the wizard and make your selections based on your particular network situation. www.gateway.com “Naming the computers and “Naming the computers and...
  • Page 37 Network Setup Wizard opens. -OR- Click Start All Programs . The Network Setup Wizard opens. Setup Wizard Click to continue through the wizard. Next Configuring Windows for a Wired Network on the Windows XP taskbar. The Accessories Communications www.gateway.com , then click Network...
  • Page 38 Ethernet networking built-in. If your computer has wireless Ethernet networking built-in, and your computer is connected to a router, switch, hub, or computer that is turned on, click Ignore disconnected network hardware, then click Next. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 39 Internet through a router (as in the example in using a router and optional hub or switch” on page connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway -OR- If you are connecting to a wired Ethernet network, and you are not accessing the Internet (as in the example in Ethernet network”...
  • Page 40 Wired Ethernet Networking If your computer has both wired and wireless Ethernet capabilities, click , then click . The Select the Let me choose the connections to my network Next connections to bridge screen opens. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 41 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters. Configuring Windows for a Wired Network check box, then click Computer description Computer name www.gateway.com . The Next box. box. This name...
  • Page 42 Click . The Ready to apply network settings screen opens. Next Workgroup www.gateway.com box. Use a workgroup...
  • Page 43 For more information about using the Network Setup Support Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Network Setup Wizard in the HelpSpot Search box the arrow. Configuring Windows for a Wired Network www.gateway.com , then click...

  • Page 44: Naming The Computers And The Workgroup In Windows 2000

    Names must contain some letters. , then click Settings Control Panel icon. The System Identification dialog box opens. System tab. . The Identification Changes dialog box opens. Computer name www.gateway.com “Naming . The Control Panel window box. This name...
  • Page 45 System Identification dialog box. Go to the TCP/IP protocol” on page Important You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com Configuring Windows for a Wired Network box. Use a workgroup Workgroup “Configuring...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    If you are using Windows XP, go to in Windows XP” on page If you are using Windows 2000, go to in Windows 2000” on page “Entering the IP address and subnet mask “Entering the IP address and subnet mask www.gateway.com...
  • Page 47 Network and Internet Connections . The Network Connections window Network Connections , then click Properties check box in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to www.gateway.com . The Local Area This connection...
  • Page 48 Wired Ethernet Networking Click the tab. General www.gateway.com...
  • Page 49 After you enter the IP address on all your computers, go to your router” on page Configuring Windows for a Wired Network Use the following IP address box. Use the value 192.168.0.N IP address box. Use the value Subnet mask www.gateway.com “Configuring...
  • Page 50 Network and Dial-up Connections icon for the wired Ethernet hardware, Local Area Connection . The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the www.gateway.com . The Network check box in the Components...
  • Page 51 Configuring Windows for a Wired Network Click . The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. Properties www.gateway.com...
  • Page 52 After you enter the IP address on all your computers, go to your router” on page Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address box. Use the value 192.168.0.N IP address box. Use the value Subnet mask www.gateway.com “Configuring...

  • Page 53: Configuring Your Router

    - We recommend that you accept the defaults. - If your ISP assigns you a different IP address each Obtain an IP Address Automatically Specify an IP Address checkbox, then click Apply www.gateway.com ® . The Setup page . If your ISP , then enter the Apply...

  • Page 54: Where To Go From Here

    Ethernet network, go to Ethernet Networking” on page Troubleshooting your wired Ethernet network If you cannot get your wired Ethernet network to work, go to Your Ethernet Network” on page “Sharing Your Resources” on page 145. www.gateway.com 131. “Wireless “Troubleshooting...

  • Page 55: Section C Wireless Ethernet Networking

    Wireless Ethernet Networking Read the following chapters to learn how to set up and use a wireless Ethernet network: ■ “Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network” on page 51 ■ “Creating a Wireless Access Point Network” on page 71 -OR- “Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network”...
  • Page 56 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 57: Configuring Windows For A Wireless Network

    Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network This chapter describes how to configure Windows XP or Windows 2000 for a wireless Ethernet network. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ “Installing the wireless Ethernet driver” on page 52 ■ “Naming the computers and the workgroup” on page 54 ■...

  • Page 58: Installing The Wireless Ethernet Driver

    Wireless Ethernet Networking Installing the wireless Ethernet driver If your Gateway computer has built-in wireless Ethernet, the first time you start your computer, it automatically installs the wireless Ethernet driver. You may need to install the driver if you reinstall Windows.
  • Page 59 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into your CD or DVD drive. If this is the first time you have inserted the CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking . The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and Continue Drivers and Applications Recovery...

  • Page 60: Naming The Computers And The Workgroup

    If your network situation differs from that used in this example, you may encounter additional screens or screens with different selections. Make sure that you read each screen in the wizard and make your selections based on your particular network situation. www.gateway.com “Naming...
  • Page 61 Network Setup Wizard opens. -OR- Click Start All Programs . The Network Setup Wizard opens. Setup Wizard Click to continue through the wizard. Next Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network on the Windows XP taskbar. The Accessories Communications www.gateway.com , then click Network...
  • Page 62 Wireless Ethernet Networking Click . The The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen opens. Next Click to select the click . The Select a connection method screen opens. Next Ignore disconnected network hardware www.gateway.com check box, then...
  • Page 63 Internet through a router or wireless access point router (as in the example on page 11), click another computer on my network or through a residential gateway -OR- If you are connecting to a wireless Ethernet network, and you are not accessing the Internet (as in the example on Click Next.
  • Page 64 Click to select the The Give this computer a description and name screen opens. Type a description of the computer in the , then click Wireless Network Connection Computer description www.gateway.com . The Select the Next check box, then click Next box.
  • Page 65 Click . The Ready to apply network settings screen opens. Next Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network Computer name Workgroup www.gateway.com box. This name box. Use a workgroup...
  • Page 66 Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. For more information about using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Network Setup Wizard in the HelpSpot Search box the arrow. www.gateway.com , then click...

  • Page 67: Naming The Computers And The Workgroup In Windows 2000

    All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters. Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network , then click . The Control Panel window Control Panel icon. The System Identification dialog box opens. System tab. Computer name www.gateway.com “Naming box. This name...
  • Page 68 Click to close the System Identification dialog box. Go to the TCP/IP protocol” on page Important Workgroup You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com box. Use a workgroup “Configuring...

  • Page 69: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    If you are using Windows XP, go to in Windows XP” on page If you are using Windows 2000, go to in Windows 2000” on page Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network “Entering the IP address and subnet mask “Entering the IP address and subnet mask www.gateway.com...
  • Page 70 Local Area Connection Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. www.gateway.com Network and Internet Connections . The Network Connections window . The Local Area...
  • Page 71 Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network Click the tab. General www.gateway.com...
  • Page 72 After you enter the IP addresses on all your computers, go to go from here” on page , then type the following values. IP address Subnet mask www.gateway.com Obtain an IP address box. Use the value 192.168.0.N box. Use the value “Where to...
  • Page 73 , then click Network and Dial-up Connections icon for the wireless Ethernet . The Local Area Connection Properties dialog Properties check box in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the www.gateway.com . The Network Components...
  • Page 74 Wireless Ethernet Networking Click . The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. Properties www.gateway.com...
  • Page 75 After you enter the IP addresses on all your computers, go to go from here” on page Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network Obtain an IP address box. Use the value 192.168.0.N IP address box. Use the value Subnet mask www.gateway.com “Where to...

  • Page 76: Where To Go From Here

    Creating a wireless Ethernet network Now that your wireless Ethernet network has been configured, you are ready to create a wireless network. Go to on page 71 “Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network” on page “Creating a Wireless Access Point Network” www.gateway.com...

  • Page 77: Creating A Wireless Access Point Network

    Creating a Wireless Access Point Network This chapter describes how to create an access point wireless Ethernet network. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ “Setting up your access point” on page 72 ■ “Connecting to an access point network in Windows XP”...

  • Page 78: Setting Up Your Access Point

    Web site. “Setting up a network using a router and optional 25, then go to Step Step www.gateway.com...
  • Page 79 - Check with your ISP to see if entries - Click to turn on the wireless functions Enable - Clicking Available Networks 79). Clicking Mandatory www.gateway.com NTER . The setup page allows you to list (see 75). Clicking makes your wireless . If you use WEP...
  • Page 80 - If your ISP assigns you a different IP address Obtain an IP Address Automatically , then click to save the settings. Continue www.gateway.com . If your , then enter the values Static IP “Connecting to an access “Connecting to an access...

  • Page 81: Connecting To An Access Point Network In Windows Xp

    . The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens. Networks Creating a Wireless Access Point Network . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel Network and Internet Connections . The Network Connections window Network Connections , then click www.gateway.com View Available Wireless...
  • Page 82 For more information about connecting to a wireless network in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword connecting to wireless network in the HelpSpot Search box the arrow. www.gateway.com list, then click Available list, Available networks , then click...

  • Page 83: Configuring Computer Settings For An Access Point

    With the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box open, click the network you want to configure your computer for, then click Network Connection Properties dialog box opens. Click the Wireless Networks Creating a Wireless Access Point Network Available networks tab. www.gateway.com list, . The Wireless Advanced...
  • Page 84 “Using Your Ethernet Network” on page 129. For more information about configuring a wireless network in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network in the HelpSpot Search box www.gateway.com box, then Available networks box. , then click the arrow.

  • Page 85: Adding An Access Point

    With the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box open, click Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box opens. Click the Wireless Networks Creating a Wireless Access Point Network Available networks Allow Broadcast SSID to associate “Configuring the access point” on page tab. www.gateway.com list, and you know . The Advanced...
  • Page 86 “Where to go from here” on page For more information about configuring a wireless network in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network in the HelpSpot Search box www.gateway.com box. , then click the arrow.

  • Page 87: Connecting To An Access Point Network In Windows 2000

    If you use the Intel or Agere ORiNOCO mini PCI card, you cannot connect to an access point network using Windows 2000 without first creating a profile in a client manager program. If your Gateway computer has built in wireless networking using the Intel mini PCI card, see...

  • Page 88: Using The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility

    If the network you created does not appear in the “Adding an access point using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility” on page Available networks “Configuring computer settings for an access point using www.gateway.com on the list, then click Available list,...
  • Page 89 Wireless Network Properties dialog box. Creating a Wireless Access Point Network . The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility opens. Available networks This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless check box is not selected. www.gateway.com box, then click...
  • Page 90 Type the name of the network in the “Where to go from here” on page Available networks Allow Broadcast SSID to associate “Configuring the access point” on page Network name (SSID) www.gateway.com list, and you know . The Advanced box.
  • Page 91 Wireless Network Properties dialog box. After you have completed setting up your access point network in Windows 2000, go to “Where to go from here” on page www.gateway.com Creating a Wireless Access Point Network check box is not selected.

  • Page 92: Using Intel Proset

    Configuring computer settings for an access point using Intel PROSet To configure an access point network using Intel PROSet: Click Start Intel PROSet window opens. In the left pane, click Programs Intel Network Adapters PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter www.gateway.com , then click . The Intel PROSet...
  • Page 93 Creating a Wireless Access Point Network Click the tab. Networks www.gateway.com...
  • Page 94 Type the name of the network in the SSID of the access point you are connecting to. Click Infrastructure - Connect to an Access Point Work Network Name (SSID) www.gateway.com box. For Profile Name Home box. This is the...
  • Page 95 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the access point. Click Finish Now that your Intel PROSet profile is set up, go to point network using Intel PROSet” on page Creating a Wireless Access Point Network “Connecting to an access www.gateway.com...
  • Page 96 To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using Intel PROSet: Click Start Intel PROSet window opens. In the left pane, click Programs Intel Network Adapters PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter www.gateway.com , then click . The Intel PROSet...
  • Page 97 Click to highlight the profile for the network you created, then click Connect After you have completed setting up your access point network in Windows 2000, go to “Where to go from here” on page www.gateway.com Creating a Wireless Access Point Network...

  • Page 98: Using The Orinoco Client Manager

    Configuring computer settings for an access point using the ORiNOCO Client Manager To configure an access point network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager: Click Start Client Manager window opens. , then click Programs ORiNOCO www.gateway.com . The ORiNOCO Client Manager...
  • Page 99 Click , then click Actions Configuration Profile dialog box opens. Click to add a new profile. The Edit Configuration wizard opens to the Select Profile screen. www.gateway.com Creating a Wireless Access Point Network Add/Edit Configuration Profile . The Add/Edit...
  • Page 100 Click to select a network name from the list that appears, then click and the other one Home Network Type Network Name to scan for all access points that are within range of your www.gateway.com box. When Profile Name Work list, then click Access Point box. This is the SSID...
  • Page 101 Click . The Set Security screen opens. Next Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the access point. Click . The Power Management screen opens. Next Creating a Wireless Access Point Network www.gateway.com...
  • Page 102 To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager: Right-click the ORiNOCO Client Manager icon Click Configuration Profile to access. to close the Edit Configuration wizard. , then click the profile for the network you want www.gateway.com “Connecting to an access on the taskbar.

  • Page 103: Where To Go From Here

    Where to go from here Now that your access point wireless Ethernet network has been created and configured, you need to be able to turn your wireless emitter on and off. Go to “Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off” on page 125. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 104 Wireless Ethernet Networking www.gateway.com...

  • Page 105: Creating A Peer-To-Peer Wireless Network

    Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network This chapter describes how to create a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network without an access point. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ “Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP” on page 100 ■...

  • Page 106: Connecting To A Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network In Windows Xp

    The Network and Internet Connections window opens. Click/Double-click opens. “Creating a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet 100. “Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless 107. . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel Network and Internet Connections . The Network Connections window Network Connections www.gateway.com...
  • Page 107 Right-click Wireless Network Connection . The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens. Networks Click . The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Advanced opens. www.gateway.com Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network , then click View Available Wireless...
  • Page 108 Wireless Ethernet Networking Click the tab. Wireless Networks www.gateway.com...
  • Page 109 For more information about configuring a wireless network Support in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network in the HelpSpot Search box Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network Network name (SSID) , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com box. For a 104.

  • Page 110: Connecting To A Peer-To-Peer Wireless Network

    . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel Network Connections , then click Wireless Network Connection “Using Your Ethernet Network” on page www.gateway.com Network and Internet Connections . The Network Connections window View Available Wireless Available networks “Configuring computer 105.

  • Page 111: Configuring Computer Settings For A Peer-To-Peer Network

    With the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box open, click the network you want to configure your computer for, then click Network Connection Properties dialog box opens. Click the Wireless Networks Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network tab. www.gateway.com Available networks . The Wireless Advanced...
  • Page 112 “Where to go from here” on page For more information about configuring a wireless network in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network in the HelpSpot Search box www.gateway.com box, then Available networks box. 123.

  • Page 113: Connecting To A Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network In Windows 2000

    If you use the Intel or Agere ORiNOCO mini PCI card, you cannot connect to a peer-to-peer network using Windows 2000 without first creating a profile in a client manager program. If your Gateway computer has built in wireless networking using the Intel mini PCI card, see...

  • Page 114: Using The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility

    Creating a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility To create a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility: Right-click the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility icon taskbar. Click Open Utility . The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility opens. www.gateway.com on the...
  • Page 115 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer-to-peer network. Click Go to “Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility” on page www.gateway.com Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network box. For a Network name (SSID) 110.
  • Page 116 Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility” on page -OR- Now that you have completed setting up your peer-to-peer network in Windows 2000, go to “Configuring computer 111. “Where to go from here” on page www.gateway.com on the Connect 123.
  • Page 117 Make sure that the access points are not used Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network . The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Advanced Available networks This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless check box is selected. www.gateway.com Available networks box, then...

  • Page 118: Using Intel Proset

    To configure a peer-to-peer wireless network using Intel PROSet: Click Start Intel PROSet window opens. In the left pane, click 123. Programs Intel Network Adapters PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter www.gateway.com “Where , then click . The Intel PROSet...
  • Page 119 Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network Click the tab. Networks Important Do not use the Start button on the Networks tab unless all computers are using Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters. See the help in Intel PROSet for more information about using this feature. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 120 Adhoc. This name cannot already be in use. Click Ad hoc - Connect directly to other computers Work Network Name (SSID) www.gateway.com box. For Profile Name Home box. For a...
  • Page 121 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer-to-peer network. Click Finish Now that your Intel PROSet profile is set up, go to peer-to-peer wireless network using Intel PROSet” on page 116. Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network www.gateway.com “Connecting to a...
  • Page 122 To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using Intel PROSet: Click Start Intel PROSet window opens. In the left pane, click Programs Intel Network Adapters PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter www.gateway.com , then click . The Intel PROSet...
  • Page 123 Click the tab. Networks Click to highlight the profile for the network you want to access, then click . Go to “Where to go from here” on page 123. Connect www.gateway.com Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network...

  • Page 124: Using The Orinoco Client Manager

    Configuring computer settings for a peer-to-peer wireless network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager To create a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager: Click Start Client Manager window opens. , then click Programs ORiNOCO www.gateway.com . The ORiNOCO Client Manager...
  • Page 125 Click , then click Actions Configuration Profile dialog box opens. Click to add a new profile. The Edit Configuration wizard opens to the Select Profile screen. www.gateway.com Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network Add/Edit Configuration Profile . The Add/Edit...
  • Page 126 Adhoc. This name cannot already be in use. Important and the other one Home list, then click Network Type Network Name All computers on your network must have the same network name. www.gateway.com box. When Profile Name Work Peer-to-Peer Group box. For a peer-to-peer...
  • Page 127 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer-to-peer network. Important All computers on your network must have the same encryption key. Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network check box. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 128 Right-click the ORiNOCO Client Manager icon Click Configuration Profile to access. Go to to close the Edit Configuration wizard. , then click the profile for the network you want “Where to go from here” on page www.gateway.com “Connecting to an on the taskbar. 123.

  • Page 129: Where To Go From Here

    Where to go from here Now that your peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network has been created and configured, you need to be able to turn your wireless emitter on and off. Go to “Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off” on page 125. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 130 Wireless Ethernet Networking www.gateway.com...

  • Page 131: Turning Your Wireless Emitter On Or Off

    Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off You can turn off the wireless emitter to conserve the battery charge on your notebook or tablet PC. There are times, such as when you are flying in an aircraft, when you should turn off your wireless emitter.

  • Page 132: Turning Your Wireless Emitter On Or Off In Windows Xp

    Network Connections , then click Wireless Network Connection to turn off the wireless emitter. Disable to turn on the wireless emitter or www.gateway.com Network and Internet Connections . The Network Connections window to turn on the Enable to turn Disable Radio...

  • Page 133: Using Intel Proset

    Click Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off , then click Intel Network Adapters PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter to turn on the wireless emitter or www.gateway.com . The Intel PROSet Switch radio Off...

  • Page 134: Using The Orinoco Client Manager

    Troubleshooting your wireless Ethernet network If you cannot get your wireless Ethernet network to work, go to “Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network” on page to turn on the wireless emitter or “Sharing Your Resources” on page www.gateway.com on the taskbar. to turn Disable Radio 131.

  • Page 135: Section D Using Your Ethernet Network

    Using Your Ethernet Network Read the following chapters to use and troubleshoot your Ethernet network: ■ “Sharing Your Resources” on page 131 ■ “Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network” on page 145...
  • Page 136 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 137: Sharing Your Resources

    Sharing Your Resources After you are connected to a wired or wireless Ethernet network you can share access to the Internet, share information, share peripheral devices, and stream audio and video files. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ “Sharing an Internet connection” on page 132 ■...

  • Page 138: Sharing An Internet Connection

    “To set up Internet Explorer on each “To set up Internet Explorer on each , then click Internet Internet Properties www.gateway.com 132. 135. . The Internet...
  • Page 139 Click the tab. Connections Click . The New Connection Wizard opens. Setup Click . The Network Connection Type screen opens. Next www.gateway.com Sharing Your Resources...
  • Page 140 Using Your Ethernet Network Click Connect to the Internet Click Set up my connection manually screen opens. , then click . The Getting Ready screen opens. Next , then click . The Internet Connection Next www.gateway.com...
  • Page 141 DSL provider. Right-click the Internet Explorer The Internet Properties dialog box opens. Click the tab. Connections Click . The Internet Connection Wizard opens. Setup 138. icon on your desktop, then click www.gateway.com Sharing Your Resources Next “To access Properties...
  • Page 142 Using Your Ethernet Network Click I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect , then click . The Setting up your Internet through a local area network (LAN) Next connection screen opens. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 143: Repeat This Procedure For Each Computer On Your Network. Go To

    Internet service provider, select then click Finish Repeat this procedure for each computer on your network. Go to the Internet from your computer:” on page www.gateway.com Sharing Your Resources , then click . The Local Next...

  • Page 144: Sharing Drives And Printers

    Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. , then click Start Control Panel , then click Start Settings www.gateway.com . The Control Panel Network . The Control Control Panel...

  • Page 145: Sharing Drives Or Folders

    If you share a folder, only the contents of that folder will be available to everyone on the network. Network Connections Network and Dial-up Properties 138. . The folder properties dialog box opens. www.gateway.com Sharing Your Resources “To turn on Windows Sharing...

  • Page 146: Click

    -OR- In Windows 2000, if you want to share the drive or folder with anybody on the network (network sharing), click to select the box. Click tab. www.gateway.com Share this folder on the check Share this folder...

  • Page 147: Un-Sharing Drives, Folders, And Files

    Share this folder on the network Do not share this folder . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware icon. The Printers and Faxes Printers and Faxes www.gateway.com Sharing Your Resources Sharing check Sharing...

  • Page 148: Using The Network

    Start My Network Places My Network Places . The Entire Network window opens. If you Entire Network Microsoft Windows Network “Naming the computers and the workgroup” on page www.gateway.com Sharing . The My Network icon. The My Network Entire Network...

  • Page 149: Mapping A Network Drive

    Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open. Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. 142. Map Network Drive list, then click the drive letter Drive Open www.gateway.com Sharing Your Resources “Viewing shared drives . The Map...

  • Page 150: Copying Files Across The Network

    To print files across the network: Open the file you want to print. Click , then click File In the printer name list, click the network printer. Click , then click Start My Computer My Computer Copy Paste Print www.gateway.com . The My Computer icon.

  • Page 151: Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network

    Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network This chapter provides some solutions to common computer problems. Read this chapter to learn how to troubleshoot typical hardware and software issues.

  • Page 152: Wired Ethernet Network

    Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). A mixture of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in your network running at the slowest component speed. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 153: Wireless Ethernet Network

    If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Connections Click/Double-click window opens. Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network . The Control Panel window opens. Control Panel . The Network and Internet Connections window opens. . The Network Connections Network Connections www.gateway.com Network and Internet...
  • Page 154 To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network in Windows 2000 using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility: Right-click the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility icon the taskbar. Click opens. Wireless Network Connection . The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility Open Utility www.gateway.com , then click . The Status...
  • Page 155 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network Click Link Status The top meter shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet networking on your computer if access points or other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 156 The status box in the middle provides status and error messages. Start Programs Intel Network Adapters PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter www.gateway.com , then click Intel PROSet...

  • Page 157: Technical Support

    The status box in the middle provides status and error messages. Technical Support See your user’s guide for Gateway Technical Support information. Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information See your user’s guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
  • Page 158 For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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