Gateway M520 User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook - Page 140

Connecting to hotspots A hotspot is a high-speed wireless Internet access point available in public locations such as airports, airline clubs, libraries, book shops, and coffee houses. While you are away from your home office, hotspots let you send and receive e-mail, surf Web sites, or access your company's network. Important If you want to access your company's network through a hotspot, contact your network administrator for setup information. You will probably be routed through a VPN connection for maximum security. You usually need to sign up to get access through hotspot connections. During the sign-up process, the vendor will provide you with the necessary connection information. To access any new network, obtain information about the network (such as the SSID, password key, and security settings to use) and enter that information. See "Configuring computer settings for an access point network" on page 120 for instructions. Caution Because hotspots typically do not enable any security measures, the data that you are sending and receiving may be vulnerable. Any of the files on your notebook that are marked for sharing may be accessible to other users on the network. 134 www.gateway.com