Surf The Net - Packard Bell computer Quick Start & Troubleshooting Manual

Diagram of a working network
1. Access point/router
2. Desktop computer
3. Modem
4. Printer
5. Portable computer
6. PDA/Smartphone
7. Network cables (RJ45)
Ad-Hoc internet sharing
The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft Windows Vista allows
you to share a single Internet connection with multiple computers. Built-in support
for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs (WLANs) allows you to create an ad-hoc wireless
network. These two features can be used together to share a wired Internet
connection with the members of an ad-hoc wireless network. This is the method of
connection if you do not possess an Access Point (router).
Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection
If your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you may turn your wireless
network on or off, or control what is shared over the network with the network
management options. Click on 'Start'
Center.

Surf the Net!

To surf the Internet, you need a program called an Internet browser.
secure web browsing experience. As soon as you have your Internet access installed and you are connected,
click on the Internet Explorer shortcut located on the Windows desktop and take your Internet experience to
a new level!
> Network > Network and Sharing
Internet Explorer
provides an easy and
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