Gateway FX530XV 8511781 - FX Reference Guide - Page 93
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CHAPTER 6: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com About wireless networking Wireless networking (optional on your computer) is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can use your computer wherever you like, for browsing the Internet, e-mail, transferring files, and printing. A wireless network uses radio waves to communicate. Typically, a wireless network is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your wireless computers. An access point is a small electronic device that serves as the central control point for your network. You connect your modem to the access point, set up a network connection, then browse the Internet, send e-mail, share files and folders with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. For more information on connecting a wired network, or general network usage such as sharing drives and printers, mapping network drives, and copying files between computers, see "Networking Your Computer" in your online User Guide. Buying wireless equipment For a wireless network you need: ■ A computer with a wireless network card ■ A broadband Internet connection ■ An access point 88
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