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    Wireless Communications Supplement
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    logo are trademarks of eMachines, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Windows XP is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. 5000 series notebook wireless communications supplement Part number: AACR53700002K1
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    first things first this booklet is a supplement to the user's guide Please note that this booklet is a companion to your eMachines, Inc. 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide. This supplement discusses wireless networking and includes the following sections: ❂ an introduction to wireless networking ❂
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    wireless networking 7 wireless features on your notebook 8 example of a wireless home network that includes a desktop computer . 9 setting up your home network 11 30 connecting to hot spots 31 troubleshooting 33 common problems and solutions 34 frequently asked questions 35 wireless specifications
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    waves transmit the signals to and from special wireless components in both the computers and the access point. With some notebooks and computers, you have to purchase a special wireless component, but with your eMachines 5000 Series notebook, you can go wireless right out of the box! why go wireless
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    -Fi 802.11b networks, you will be able to access networks that have not yet upgraded to the new standard. When going wireless with your notebook, you can work faster and play harder: ❂ speed - communicate at speeds up to 5 times faster than 802.11b, on an 802.11g network. ❂ compatibility - connect
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    a wireless home network that includes a desktop computer A typical home network includes the following: ❂ one desktop computer ❂ your new eMachines notebook ❂ one access point ❂ one broadband Internet connection ❂ one printer, attached to the desktop computer In this example that includes a current
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    (with a notebook computer, a desktop computer, a broadband Internet connection, and a printer), the instructions in the rest If you need to purchase an access point, eMachines recommends buying one designed for the 802.11g network needs, including: ❂ 802.11g support - for next-generation, high-speed
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    desktop computer to configure the access point and will not use your notebook. We'll walk you though connecting your notebook desktop computer (in your current setup) and see if you can connect to your favorite Internet website. If the connection is not working properly, contact your Internet service
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    access point takes only a few minutes. You need to follow the instructions that come with your access point, but the basic steps of installing connecting the broadband connection to the access point and connecting your desktop to the access point. See the following illustration for an example
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    getting started step 3: gathering information about your connection Broadband Internet settings will differ from ISP to ISP, so before you can begin setting up your network, you will need to contact your ISP and discuss your plans. Ask your ISP to help you fill out the following table. In the
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    access point Because access points differ, you need to follow the instructions that come with your access point to set it up. However, the basic steps of configuring an access point will include: starting up your desktop (your notebook is not yet connected), opening your web browser, accessing the
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    the patterns described in the access point literature. ❂ make sure that any firewall software on your desktop computer is turned off. ❂ power down all of the devices and then power them back on. ❂ refer to your access point's troubleshooting information. ❂ contact your Internet service provider. 16
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    have installed and configured your access point, connected your desktop computer to the network, and tested your broadband connection - and it works! Now you are ready to use your notebook to access your wireless home network. The following pages guide you through the process of connecting to the
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    getting started 4. On the Wireless Networks tab, verify that Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is checked and then click Add. For detailed information about the features in these windows, access Windows XP online help or click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration
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    connecting to your new wireless network 5. When the Association tab is displayed, enter the settings for your network, including: a. b. c. a. Enter your SSID. b. Click the Data encryption checkbox if you enabled WEP when you set up your access point. If you enabled WEP, you must also enter your
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    to your wireless home network. The Web is at your fingertips! 7. From your notebook, open your Web browser and access a favorite website. 8. If you want to access files that are stored on your desktop or print to your "network" printer, see the "enabling file & print sharing" section in Chapter
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    4 learning more about wireless networking Some additional information that you'll need to know includes: ❂ turning the wireless off and on ❂ monitoring your wireless connection ❂ enabling file & print sharing ❂ reconnecting to your network ❂ connecting to hot spots 21
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    image on it, and then release both keys. Please see your 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide for more information about function keys. By viewing the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray at the bottom of your desktop, you can tell at a glance whether your wireless is turned on or off
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    learning more about wireless networking monitoring your wireless connection You can view information about your connection by right-clicking the Wireless Network Connection icon. An example of the Link Status tab is shown below. 23
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    you must first enable sharing on the computer that "owns" them. An overview of the steps for enabling printer and file sharing is included below, but see your Windows online help for detailed instructions. To enable file and print sharing: 1. From your desktop, select Start > Connect to... 2. Select
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    learning more about wireless networking 4. Check File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and click OK. You have completed the steps that allow sharing. 5. Proceed to the following pages for information on sharing a specific printer, file, or folder. 25
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    getting started sharing a printer To share a printer: 1. On the desktop computer that the printer is connected to, a. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware. b. From the displayed list of printers, right-click the printer that
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    printers. - From the desktop of the notebook, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware. - Select Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard is displayed. - Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
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    . For example, you may want to store your family pictures on the desktop computer, but be able to access and view the pictures from your notebook. To share files: 1. On the computer that's storing the file (your desktop), enable sharing on that file (or folder) by doing the following: a. Through
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    learning more about wireless networking 2. On the computer that needs to access that file (your notebook), map to the file (or folder) on the other computer by doing the following: a. From My Computer, select Tools and Map Network Drive. b. Select the Drive letter that you want to assign to the file
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    wireless home network, it's easy to connect to it the next time you log onto your notebook. 1. Right-click the wireless networks icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the desktop. The following window is displayed. 2. Select your network from the displayed list. 3. If the security warning
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    that information in the Windows XP Wireless Network Connection windows. See Chapter 3, "connecting to your new wireless network" for sample instructions. How safe is your notebook when using a hot spot? ❂ because hot spots typically do not enable any security measures, the data that you are sending
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    setting of the display. For further troubleshooting information, refer to the remainder of this chapter. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact eMachines Customer Care. Refer to the eMachines Customer Care information at the beginning of the 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide for details. 33
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    getting started common problems and solutions The wireless utility icon shows that my wireless Windows XP Wireless Networking Properties window and make sure that both the WAP and the WLAN in the notebook have matching WEP keys. I'm in a wireless network, but no available networks are listed in the
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    troubleshooting network administrator and use it to manually add that network to your computer on the network? It is possible to share a printer across a network, but you have to do a couple of things first: - enable sharing for the printer. - install the appropriate printer driver on the notebook
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    usually small and is often a one-time network, set up between a few wireless computers to allow them to share files. To set up this type of network, you , because telephones typically scan before choosing the channel to use. If you manually change the channel on the phone while it is in use, you may
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    802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mb/s (notebook supports auto fallback) security 64-bit and 128-bit WEP hardware engines WEP weak key avoidance AES hardware engine supporting CCM and OCB WPA 802.1x SSID network identification support frequency 802.11a/h: 4.920-5.825 GHz 802.11b: 2.4-2.497 GHz
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    getting started operation modes ad-hoc (computer to computer) infrastructure transmitter output power 15 dBm maximum maximum power consumption sleep mode: 30 mA transmitting mode: (TX) 450 mA @ 3.3 VDC / (RX) and 350 mA @ 3.3 VDC
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    range wireless specifications data rate (Mb/s) 54 48 36 24 18 11 5.5 2 or 1 range (feet) 60 80 120 140 160 160 200 300 In a mixed network environment using both 802.11b and 802.11g standards, or when communicating to a 802.11b WAP, the 802.11b data rate is used. 39
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Wireless Communications
Supplement