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U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 17 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards. Wi-Fi WiMAX Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings. An access point 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 (Select models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMAX network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer. 17

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet
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Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online
anywhere the wireless signal covers.
Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the
following standards.
Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (Select models only)
Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless communications, do the following:
1
Slide the integrated wireless device switch from
to
.
2
Press
Fn + F5
to make configuration.
Hardware connection
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center 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 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.
Access point
*
Wi-Fi/WiMAX network
*
Not supplied
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