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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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    the following sections: ❂ an introduction to wireless networking ❂ setting up your home network ❂ connecting to your new wireless network ❂ learning more about wireless networking ❂ troubleshooting ❂ wireless specifications Please see your user's guide for complete information about your notebook. 3
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    monitoring your wireless connection 23 enabling file & print sharing 24 sharing a printer 26 sharing a file or folder 28 reconnecting to your network 30 connecting to hot spots 31 troubleshooting 33 common problems and solutions 34 frequently asked questions 35 wireless specifications 37 5
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    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? Because it frees you from your desk! With a wireless home network, you can use your notebook wherever you like. From the comfort of
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    to 54 Mbps! Because 802.11g is backward compatible with Wi-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
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    wireless networking example of a wireless home network that includes a desktop computer A typical home network includes the following: ❂ one desktop computer ❂ your new eMachines notebook your network. Your notebook can join the network as needed, and will share the broadband connection, the
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    shown on the previous page (with a notebook computer, a desktop computer, a broadband Internet connection, and a printer), the instructions in the rest of this booklet will be based on this common setup. what do I need to get started? To set up your wireless home network, you need to obtain the
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    to configure the access point and will not use your notebook. We'll walk you though connecting your notebook to this network in the next website. If the connection is not working properly, contact your Internet service provider (ISP). If you do not have a broadband connection already installed
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    up your home network step 2: connecting your new access point Connecting your 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 an access point involve physically connecting the broadband connection to the
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    ISP, so before you can begin setting up your network, you will need to contact your ISP and discuss your plans. Ask your ISP DNS ❑ PPoE typical setup for DSL users) user name password You will need to know these settings in the next step, when you configure your access point.
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    , check your cable connections and refer to the instructions that came with your access point. As you set up your access point: Record the settings for your access point. (They will be required when you connect your notebook.) my wireless connection settings SSID (common defaults are "default" or
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    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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    turn on the wireless. The Wireless Network Connection icon will now be displayed in the system tray. 3. Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon. Your notebook will automatically scan for a wireless network to connect to and will display the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, as
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    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. 18
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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. enabled WEP, you must also enter your Network key. c. Click OK when the settings are correct. The Wireless Networks tab is redisplayed. 19
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    under Preferred networks. Click OK to connect to your network. A message is displayed by the Windows Wireless Network Connection icon. . Congratulations! You've set up everything AND successfully connected your notebook to your wireless home network. The Web is at your fingertips! 7. From your
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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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    5000 Series Notebook User's Guide for more information about function keys. By viewing the Wireless Network wireless is turned on or off. the wireless is on: the wireless is off: When might you want to turn off your wireless? ❂ when not using it, to reduce power consumption and extend battery
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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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    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 Show all Connections. 3. Under LAN or
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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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    of printers, right-click the printer that you want to share and select Sharing. c. Click Share this Printer. The Printer icon in your system tray will change to . 26
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    learning more about wireless networking 2. On the notebook that needs access to the printer, a. Install the driver for the printer. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's website. b. Search the network for
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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 My
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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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    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 message is
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    hot spot connections. During the sign-up process, the vendor will provide you with the necessary connection information. To access any new Windows XP Wireless Network Connection windows. See Chapter 3, "connecting to your new wireless network" for sample instructions. How safe is your notebook
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    the AC adapter is properly connected to the computer and that the adapter is plugged into a working electrical outlet. ❂ check the brightness setting of the display. For further troubleshooting information, refer to the remainder of this chapter. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact eMachines
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    by your access point, go to the 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 Windows XP Wireless Networking utility. If the network you are
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    troubleshooting My wireless wireless manually add that network to your system. After you add it to your preferred networks list, it will show up as available when you are within range. Can I connect to my corporate network using my notebook? Yes, if your company has wireless driver on the notebook.
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    , network password key, and security settings. When entering the information into your Wireless Network Connection Properties windows, be sure to select This is a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network. Will my wireless network and a 2.4-GHz telephone interfere with each other? Yes, it is possible
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    a wireless specifications standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g (draft) data rates 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mb/s 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
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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 turned off:
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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