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Wireless connection, Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX, Software configuration

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Chapter 3. Using the Internet Wireless connection Wireless connections provide a mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Wireless connection to the Internet can be built by the following methods. Wi-Fi WiMAX Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings. An access point (ex. wireless router) is necessary for the connection. WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area, providing high-speed broadband access without the need for cables. Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Wi-Fi/WiMAX network Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMAX * Not supplied. „ Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. 18

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Chapter 3. Using the Internet
Wireless connection
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Wireless connections provide a mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online
anywhere the wireless signal covers.
Wireless connection to the Internet can be built by the following methods.
Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX
Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless communications, do the following:
1
Slide the integrated wireless device switch to
2
Press
Fn + F5
to make configuration.
Hardware connection
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of
buildings. An access point (ex. wireless router) is necessary for the connection.
WiMAX
WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan
area, providing high-speed broadband access without the need for cables.
Note:
Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods.
Wi-Fi/WiMAX network
Access po
int
*
W
i
-F
i
/W
i
MAX
*
Not supplied.