Wireless Lan - Medion Notebook Manual

Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN is an optional feature. This function allows you to create a wireless network
link with an access point or directly with another wireless-enabled PC.
Using the Quick launch key combination Fn+F1 you can enable or disable the wireless
LAN function. A corresponding LED will light.
Warning!
Make sure the Wireless LAN option is switched OFF in any environment
where it might interfere with critical and sensitive devices, e.g., on aircraft, in
hospitals and other medical centres, etc.
Conditions
An access point is a wireless transmitter that communicates with your notebook and
controls access to the network connection (e.g., a home network or a broadband
connection such as DSL). Wireless access points are often found in offices, airports,
universities or Internet cafés. They offer access to networks or to the Internet. Access
authorizations are normally needed. A fee may be required to use a public access point.
To set up a wireless network to share Internet access, files, and printers at home, you will
need an access point, a router, and a broadband (DSL or cable) modem. Some access
points can also serve as a router and/or a broadband modem. Check with your retailer or
Internet Service Provider to find the best solution for your needs. A link to another
computer with wireless LAN functionality can also be created without an access point.
This will allow you to share files, but you will need an access point and a router to share an
Internet connection. The wireless network link works according to standard IEEE
802.11g which is also compatible with the standards IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11a.
If encrypted transmission is used, this must operate according to the same principle on
all devices. Encryption is a method of protecting the network from unauthorized access.
The transmission speed (max. 54 Mbp/s) can vary according to the distance and loading
of the partner.
The Network
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