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4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device
Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware
Making sure your broadband connection works
necessary arrangements with your ISP. Be sure to find out how soon after the
installation the line will be activated.
Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to ISP. Before you begin setting
up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they
have for setting up a network
Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband
connection is working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using
your current setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service
provider.
Installing wireless cards and drivers
After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using for your
network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not
have them already installed.
Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on
installing the cards and any required drivers.
Setting up your access point
A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. This
means that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves
and take control of your network.
If you do not set up security for your network, a
connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view
your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal
online banking information.
Check your access point documentation for information about installing the access
point and setting network security.
Establishing your Ethernet network connection
Naming the computers and the workgroup
and the same Workgroup Name.
Make sure that you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless
network). If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have connected
the network cabling.
To identify this computer on the network:
1 Click
2 Click System and Maintenance. The
3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer Name, Domain and
4 Click Change.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
www.gateway.com
installed in your computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one.
Important
If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the
.
Important
You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name
(Start), then click Control Panel. The
Workgroup settings area. The
hacker can gain access to your Internet
Control Panel window opens.
System and Maintenance window opens.
System Properties dialog box opens.
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