Using Your Pc; Connecting To The Internet - Gigabyte GB-AEDNK User Manual

Using Your PC

This section describes more tasks your computer can perform, including connecting to the Inter-
net, using the Webcam to communicate with your family and friends, enjoying your digital enter-
tainment from CD and DVD, reading and writing to your memory cards, and taking control of your
computer via the touchscreen technology.

Connecting To The Internet

With the access to the Internet you can browse the Web, send e-mail or exchange instant
messages with friends and family. Before attempting to build the Internet connection with either
a wired or wireless local area network, you need to purchase high-speed Internet service from an
Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer various Internet connection options, and assist
you in setting up the Internet access through them. To set up your computer to access the
Internet, the following items are needed:
• Broadband modem (DSL or cable) purchased from your Internet service provider (ISP).
• An Ethernet cable (sold separately)
to connect your computer and the broadband modem, or
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to connect the broadband modem and a wireless router or access point which
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serves as an access point station to make transmission possible. (for a wireless
network)
• For a wireless network connection, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) card is required for
your computer to connect with the router or access point. (sold separately; a built-in wireless
LAN card is supplied with select models only.)
For details about installing the wireless LAN card, router, or access point, please refer to
the manuals that shipped with the product you purchased or contact the manufacturer.
1. Choose a network you intend to join from the list.
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