Gateway Solo 9550 User Manual page 192

Chapter 13: Networking Your Notebook
Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b, WiFi)
A wireless Ethernet network is appropriate if:
You are looking for an alternative to using your telephone line or
installing cable for connectivity
The ability to move about with your computer is as important as network
speed
You have several Windows-based computers that are used for drive
sharing, printing to a single printer, or surfing the Internet
Your notebook computer has wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b) for
networking
Your connection speed needs are less than 11000 Kbps (see "Comparing
data transfer speed" on page 187)
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