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Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network

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www.gateway.com Important To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in access point. Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best results, all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. For a wired Ethernet network you need: • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 49

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Contents	3
Getting Help	7
Thank you for purchasing our computer!	8
Using the Gateway Web site	8
Using Help and Support	9
To start Help and Support:	9
Searching for a topic	9
Getting help for Windows Media Center	9
To access Media Center help:	9
Using online help	10
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	10
Using Windows Vista	11
Using the Windows desktop	12
Using the Start menu	13
To use the Start menu:	13
Adding icons to the desktop	14
To add icons to the desktop:	14
Identifying window items	14
Working with files and folders	15
Viewing drives	15
To view the drives, folders, and files on your computer:	15
Creating folders	16
To create a folder:	16
Copying and moving files and folders	16
To copy a file or folder to another folder:	16
To move a file or folder to another folder:	17
Deleting files and folders	17
To delete files or folders:	17
To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:	17
To empty the Recycle Bin:	18
Searching for files	18
Using the Windows Search	18
To find files and folders using the Search:	18
Using advanced search options	19
Browsing for files and folders	19
To browse for a file:	19
Working with documents	19
Creating a new document	20
To create a new document:	20
Saving a document	20
To save a document:	20
Opening a document	20
To open a document:	20
Printing a document	21
To print a document:	21
Shortcuts	22
Using the Internet and Faxes	23
Learning about the Internet	24
Setting up an Internet account	25
Accessing your Internet account	25
Using the WorldWideWeb	25
Connecting to a Website	26
To connect to a Web site:	26
Downloading files	27
To download files or programs from a Web site:	27
Using e-mail	27
Sending e-mail	28
To send e-mail using Windows Mail:	28
Checking your e-mail	28
To check your e-mail using Windows Mail:	28
Using faxes	29
Using Windows Fax and Scan	29
Sending a Fax	29
To send a Fax:	29
Setting up your cover page template	32
To set up your fax cover page template:	32
Faxing a scanned document or from programs	32
To fax a scanned document or directly from most programs:	32
Canceling a fax	33
To cancel a fax that has not been sent:	33
Receiving and viewing a fax	33
To receive and view a fax:	33
Using Drives and Media Files	35
Using the memory card reader	36
Memory card types	36
Using a memory card	36
To insert a memory card:	36
To remove a memory card:	36
Using the diskette drive	37
To use a diskette:	37
Using an optical drive	37
Identifying drive types	37
Inserting an optical disc	38
To insert an optical disc:	38
Playing a CD	39
Playing a DVD	39
Playing a Blu-ray Disc	39
Playing an HD-DVD	39
Recording to optical discs	39
Creating audio and video files	39
Copying optical discs	39
Playing music and movies	40
Playing audio and video files	40
To play a file using WindowsMediaPlayer:	40
Playing optical discs	41
Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player	41
To play an optical disc:	41
Creating audio files and music libraries	43
Creating music files	43
Recording audio files	43
To record an audio file:	43
Creating WMA and MP3 music files	44
To create WMA or MP3 files:	44
Building a music library	45
Editing track information	45
To edit track information:	45
Creating music CDs and video DVDs	46
Creating a music CD	46
Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player	46
To create a music CD using Windows Media Player:	46
Creating a video DVD	47
Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker	47
To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker:	47
Creating and copying data discs	49
Creating a data disc	49
To create a data disc:	49
Using Windows Media Center	50
Starting Windows Media Center	50
To start Windows Media Center:	50
Using the Media Center remote control	52
Networking Your Computer	53
Introduction to networking	54
Making sure your broadband connection works	54
Networking terms you should know	54
Wired Ethernet networking	54
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet	54
Using a router	54
Example router-based Ethernet network	54
Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network	55
Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer	55
To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:	55
Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware	56
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers	56
Connecting network cables	56
Setting up a network using a router	56
To set up a network using a router:	57
Wireless Ethernet networking	57
Wireless Ethernet standards	57
Using an access point	58
Equipment you need for an access point-based network	58
Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer	59
To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:	59
Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware	59
Installing wireless cards and drivers	59
Setting up your access point	59
Setting up your network connection	59
Naming the computers and the workgroup	59
To identify this computer on the network:	59
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	60
Using a DHCP server	60
Configuring your router	60
Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network	60
Connecting to your network	60
To connect to your wireless Ethernet network:	61
Wireless security	62
Testing your network	62
If you are unable to connect to the Internet:	62
Adding a printer to your network	62
Sharing resources	63
Sharing drives and printers	63
Sharing drives or folders	63
To share drives or folders:	63
Un-sharing drives and folders	64
To un-share drives or folders:	64
Sharing printers	64
To share printers:	64
Using the network	64
Viewing shared drives and folders	64
To view shared drives and folders:	64
Creating a shortcut to a network drive	65
To map a network drive:	65
Opening files across the network	65
To open files across the network:	65
Copying files across the network	65
To copy files across the network:	65
Printing files across the network	65
To print files across the network:	65
Protecting Your Computer	67
Hardware security	68
Kensington lock slot	68
Data security	68
Startup and hard drive password	68
Windows user accounts	68
Protecting your computer from viruses	69
Using McAfee SecurityCenter	69
Scanning for and removing viruses	69
To scan for and remove viruses:	69
Updating your virus definitions	70
To update your virus definitions:	70
Configuring McAfee VirusScan	70
To configure McAfee VirusScan:	70
Using McAfee Parental Controls	72
To use McAfee Parental Controls:	72
Using Windows Security Center	73
Modifying security settings	73
To modify security settings:	73
Security updates	74
Windows Update	74
To update Windows:	74
Scheduling automatic updates	74
To schedule automatic updates:	74
BigFix	75
Customizing Windows	77
Changing screen settings	78
Changing color depth and screen resolution	78
To change the color depth or screen resolution:	78
Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds	79
To change Window colors and effects:	79
To change the Windows desktop background:	79
Selecting a screen saver	80
To select a screen saver:	80
Changing gadgets	81
To add a gadget:	81
To configure a gadget:	81
Using a gadget’s control panel	82
To use a gadget’s control panel:	82
Configuring the gadget Sidebar	82
To change Sidebar properties:	82
Setting up multiple monitors	83
To use a projector or additional monitor:	83
Changing system sounds	84
To change system sounds:	84
Changing mouse settings	85
To change your mouse settings:	85
Adding and modifying user accounts	86
User account tips	86
To add, delete, or modify user accounts:	86
To switch between user accounts:	87
Changing power-saving settings	87
Changing the power scheme	87
To change the power scheme:	87
Changing accessibility settings	89
Using the Ease of Access Center	89
To use the Ease of Access Center:	89
Using voice recognition	90
To set up voice recognition:	90
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