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our FlipStart can get on the Internet in several
ways:
Wireless 802.11b/g networks.
Wired Ethernet networks (with a network
cable and the port replicator).
Networks via Bluetooth-enabled
phones or computers.
Broadband cellular networks via
supported wireless data carriers.
Connecting to a home or office
wired Ethernet network
You can connect your FlipStart to the Internet using
wired Ethernet if it is available. Since the Ethernet port
is located on the FlipStart port replicator, the port
replicator must first be attached to the FlipStart. In
addition, you must have a standard Ethernet cable to
use for making the connection.
.
If you have not already done so, attach the
FlipStart port replicator to the rear of your
FlipStart.
.
Connect an Ethernet cable between your network
jack or router and the FlipStart port replicator.
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Turn on the FlipStart and log on to Windows.
Windows should detect the new network and dis-
play a new networking icon in the system tray at
the bottom of your screen.
In most situations, no configuration will be needed to
join a network that has already been set up.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Your FlipStart can connect to 802.11b and 802.11g Wi-
Fi networks in the home, in public locations, and in the
office.
Wireless networks can be set up in several different
ways, depending upon who is accessing the system
and what level of security is required. Many wireless
networks require some type of access key or password
to log on to the wireless connection and use it to con-
nect to the Internet.
To manage your Wi-Fi networking connections,
use the network management tools included with
Windows.
Before you begin, you need to find out what type of
security is enabled on the access point and any neces-
sary authentication information, such as passwords or
encryption keys. (This information is usually avail-
able from your network administrator, or you can get
this information from the configuration of your home
network.)
To set up a Wi-Fi network connection:
.
Turn on Wi-Fi on your FlipStart.
a.
Double-click the Control Center icon in the
system tray.
b.
In Control Center, click Turn Network Devices
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