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Page 3: ...you need for a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 15 Setting up a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 15 For more information 16 Section B Wired Ethernet Networking 17 2 Creating a Wired Ethern...

Page 4: ...point network 75 Configuring computer settings for an access point 77 Adding an access point 79 Connecting to an access point network in Windows 2000 81 Using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Util...

Page 5: ...ction 132 Sharing drives and printers 138 Sharing drives or folders 139 Un sharing drives folders and files 141 Sharing printers 141 Using the network 142 Viewing shared drives and folders 142 Mapping...

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Page 7: ...1 Networking Basics Read the following chapter to learn the benefits of using a wired and wireless Ethernet network and the types of wired and wireless Ethernet networks Learning the Basics on page 3...

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Page 9: ...fice computers lets you share drives printers and a single Internet connection among the connected computers Read this chapter to learn about Selecting a network connection on page 4 Using a wired Eth...

Page 10: ...is more important than moving about with your computer Your computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the network For more information see Wired Ethernet Networking on page 17 Wireless Ethernet...

Page 11: ...Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components To create a wired Ethernet network you or your electrician must Install special Ethernet cables in your home or office Install an Ethernet card in each of your desk...

Page 12: ...nt for the network Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet ready devices Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Tips Tricks To a...

Page 13: ...tect the computers on your network from intruders trying to access your data over the Internet Built in switching with enough ports for all computers and devices on the network so you will not have to...

Page 14: ...om Setting up a wired Ethernet network To set up a wired Ethernet network read the following chapters Creating a Wired Ethernet Network on page 19 Configuring Windows for a Wired Network on page 29 Sh...

Page 15: ...ent on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are ex...

Page 16: ...11g networks IEEE 802 11b 11 Mbps 2 4 GHz Large number of access points already exist in airports college campuses and businesses Compatible with IEEE 802 11g networks Longer range 100 to 150 feet th...

Page 17: ...ol point for the network Attached to the access point is the cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Each of the computers or Ethernet ready devices communicate with the access point u...

Page 18: ...ilt in A wireless Ethernet access point to connect your wireless Ethernet network to the Internet or a wired Ethernet network Important IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g use the same radio frequency IEEE...

Page 19: ...t network To set up an access point wireless Ethernet network read the following chapters Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network on page 51 Creating a Wireless Access Point Network on page 71 Turn...

Page 20: ...o peer also known as ad hoc wireless Ethernet network if you are setting up or joining a temporary computer to computer network This type of network does not include access into a wired network or the...

Page 21: ...omputer OR A notebook or tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built in OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have wireless Ethernet built in Setting up a peer to peer wir...

Page 22: ...way store representative In addition several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking See these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless Eth...

Page 23: ...Wired Ethernet Networking Read the following chapters to learn how to set up and use a wired Ethernet network Creating a Wired Ethernet Network on page 19 Configuring Windows for a Wired Network on pa...

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Page 25: ...ter to learn about Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet already installed on page 20 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers on page 20 Setting up a peer to peer wired Ethernet network on pag...

Page 26: ...indow opens 2 Click Double click System click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager window opens 3 Click the plus in front of Network adapters The wired Ethernet card installed...

Page 27: ...ntaining eight color coded wires and equipment compatible with this type of cable This type of cable is equipped with RJ 45 connectors like a large telephone jack connector but with eight pins on each...

Page 28: ...wo computers with wired Ethernet available on each computer and a single crossover cable Use this type of network if you are setting up a temporary network to transfer files from one computer to anoth...

Page 29: ...ht or more computers to be connected to the same network The hub or switch allows the computers to communicate on the network In addition to a hub or switch you need a straight through cable for each...

Page 30: ...to any numbered port on the hub or switch except the uplink port then plug the other end into the network jack on the computer Green indicators on the front of the hub or switch should light to indica...

Page 31: ...from any network computer The router can assign IP addresses to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network as well In addition to a router you need a straight th...

Page 32: ...witch plug one end of a straight through network cable into any numbered port on the hub or switch except the uplink port Plug the other end of the cable into the network connector on the computer As...

Page 33: ...www gateway com Where to go from here Configuring your wired Ethernet network Now that your wired Ethernet network has been set up you are ready to configure the network and router Go to Configuring W...

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Page 35: ...hapter describes how to configure Windows XP or Windows 2000 for a wired Ethernet network Read this chapter to learn about Naming the computers and the workgroup on page 30 Configuring the TCP IP prot...

Page 36: ...000 on page 38 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP Use the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard to name each computer and workgroup as well as select other network settings in Windows XP I...

Page 37: ...ted and turned on as described in Creating a Wired Ethernet Network on page 19 2 Click the Network Setup Wizard icon on the Windows XP taskbar The Network Setup Wizard opens OR Click Start All Program...

Page 38: ...able is connected to your computer and the other end is connected to a router switch hub or computer that is turned on then click Next The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen will open i...

Page 39: ...is computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway OR If you are connecting to a wired Ethernet network and you are not accessing the Internet...

Page 40: ...et Networking www gateway com 7 If your computer has both wired and wireless Ethernet capabilities click Let me choose the connections to my network then click Next The Select the connections to bridg...

Page 41: ...pens 9 Type a description of the computer in the Computer description box 10 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a...

Page 42: ...your workgroup in the Workgroup box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must b...

Page 43: ...od for installing and configuring the network on your other computers then click Next 16 Click Finish Go to Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 40 Important You must give each computer on the netw...

Page 44: ...computer on the network 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the System icon The System Identification dialog box opens 3 Click the Network Ide...

Page 45: ...ust be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 7 Click OK to close the Identification Changes dialog box 8 Click OK t...

Page 46: ...number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network Subnet Mask This number identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on This number will be the same on all computers on a home network...

Page 47: ...nections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 2 Click Double click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 3 Right click Local Area Connection then click Properties The L...

Page 48: ...42 Wired Ethernet Networking www gateway com 6 Click the General tab...

Page 49: ...k will need a unique static IP address OR If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network do not have a cable or DSL modem and do not have a router click Use the following IP address then type the fo...

Page 50: ...uter For example if you have both wired and wireless Ethernet hardware installed on your computer there will be two icons one for your wired Ethernet hardware and one for your wireless Ethernet hardwa...

Page 51: ...45 Configuring Windows for a Wired Network www gateway com 4 Click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box opens...

Page 52: ...a unique static IP address OR If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network do not have a cable or DSL modem and do not have a router click Use the following IP address then type the following valu...

Page 53: ...e opens 3 Enter the following values in the appropriate fields Router Name and Domain Name Check with your ISP to see if entries are required in these fields and if so what entries are required Normal...

Page 54: ...to use the network Go to Sharing Your Resources on page 131 Adding a wireless access point to your wired Ethernet network If you are also setting up wireless Ethernet networking on your computer or a...

Page 55: ...arn how to set up and use a wireless Ethernet network Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network on page 51 Creating a Wireless Access Point Network on page 71 OR Creating a Peer to Peer Wireless Netw...

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Page 57: ...escribes how to configure Windows XP or Windows 2000 for a wireless Ethernet network Read this chapter to learn about Installing the wireless Ethernet driver on page 52 Naming the computers and the wo...

Page 58: ...anel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click System click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager window opens 3 Click the plus in front of Network adapters The type...

Page 59: ...was not installed on your computer or if you reinstall Windows To install the wireless Ethernet driver 1 Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into your CD or DVD drive 2 If this is the first tim...

Page 60: ...workgroup in Windows 2000 on page 61 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP Use the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard to name each computer and workgroup as well as select other network s...

Page 61: ...XP Network Setup Wizard 1 Click the Network Setup Wizard icon on the Windows XP taskbar The Network Setup Wizard opens OR Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click Network Setup W...

Page 62: ...king www gateway com 3 Click Next The The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen opens 4 Click to select the Ignore disconnected network hardware check box then click Next The Select a conn...

Page 63: ...11 click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway OR If you are connecting to a wireless Ethernet network and you are not accessin...

Page 64: ...lick Let me choose the connections to my network then click Next The Select the connections to bridge screen opens 8 Click to select the Wireless Network Connection check box then click Next The Give...

Page 65: ...que on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters 11 Click Next The Name your network screen opens 12 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box U...

Page 66: ...installing and configuring the network on your other computers then click Next 16 Click Finish Go to Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 63 Important You must give each computer on the network a...

Page 67: ...ify this computer on the network 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the System icon The System Identification dialog box opens 3 Click the Ne...

Page 68: ...in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 7 Click OK to close the Identification Changes dialog box 8 Click OK to close the System Identification...

Page 69: ...number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network Subnet Mask This number identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on This number will be the same on all computers on a home network...

Page 70: ...ns The Network and Internet Connections window opens 2 Click Double click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 3 Right click Local Area Connection then click Properties The Local A...

Page 71: ...65 Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network www gateway com 6 Click the General tab...

Page 72: ...network will need a unique static IP address OR If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network do not have a cable or DSL modem and do not have a wireless access point router click Use the following...

Page 73: ...ur computer For example if you have both wired and wireless Ethernet hardware installed on your computer there will be two icons one for your wired Ethernet hardware and one for your wireless Ethernet...

Page 74: ...68 Wireless Ethernet Networking www gateway com 4 Click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box opens...

Page 75: ...r network will need a unique static IP address OR If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network do not have a cable or DSL modem and do not have a wireless access point router click Use the followi...

Page 76: ...rom here Creating a wireless Ethernet network Now that your wireless Ethernet network has been configured you are ready to create a wireless network Go to Creating a Wireless Access Point Network on p...

Page 77: ...ribes how to create an access point wireless Ethernet network Read this chapter to learn about Setting up your access point on page 72 Connecting to an access point network in Windows XP on page 75 Co...

Page 78: ...cable or DSL modem Configuring the access point To configure the Linksys wireless access point router with 4 port switch 1 If you are connecting any wired devices to your wireless access point router...

Page 79: ...t Name and Domain Name Check with your ISP to see if entries are required in these fields and if so what entries are required Enable Disable wireless Click Enable to turn on the wireless functions of...

Page 80: ...SP 11 Click Apply then click Continue to save the settings 12 If you temporarily connected a computer to the access point router in Step 6 disconnect it 13 Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem 1...

Page 81: ...o an access point wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Network and Internet Con...

Page 82: ...ee Configuring computer settings for an access point on page 77 OR If the network you created does not appear in the Available networks list see Adding an access point on page 79 Help and Support For...

Page 83: ...EP security You need to configure your network settings to use the same WEP security settings as those used by the access point To configure computer settings for an access point wireless Ethernet net...

Page 84: ...point 5 Make sure that the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used check box is not selected 6 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box 7...

Page 85: ...it manually This typically happens when you set the access point s Allow Broadcast SSID to associate to No For more information see Configuring the access point on page 72 To manually add an access po...

Page 86: ...uter to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used check box is not selected 7 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box 8 Now that you have completed setting up yo...

Page 87: ...Windows 2000 without first creating a profile in a client manager program If your Gateway computer has built in wireless networking using the Intel mini PCI card see Using Intel PROSet on page 86 If y...

Page 88: ...Configuration Utility icon on the taskbar The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens 2 Click the network you created in the Available networks list then click Connect If you are unable to conne...

Page 89: ...ireless Network dialog box click Advanced The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility opens 2 Click to select the access point in the Available networks box then click Configure The Wireless Network P...

Page 90: ...ed on you need to add it manually This typically happens when you set the access point s Allow Broadcast SSID to associate to No For more information see Configuring the access point on page 72 To man...

Page 91: ...he access point 5 Make sure that the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used check box is not selected 6 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dia...

Page 92: ...computer settings for an access point using Intel PROSet To configure an access point network using Intel PROSet 1 Click Start Programs Intel Network Adapters then click Intel PROSet The Intel PROSet...

Page 93: ...87 Creating a Wireless Access Point Network www gateway com 3 Click the Networks tab...

Page 94: ...u are creating in the Profile Name box For example if you will be using your computer on two different networks such as at home and at work you may want to name one profile Home and the other one Work...

Page 95: ...ick Next The Security Settings screen opens 9 Set the Wireless network key WEP settings to match those set on the access point 10 Click Finish 11 Now that your Intel PROSet profile is set up go to Con...

Page 96: ...ccess point network using Intel PROSet To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using Intel PROSet 1 Click Start Programs Intel Network Adapters then click Intel PROSet The Intel PROSet window opens...

Page 97: ...k www gateway com 3 Click the Networks tab 4 Click to highlight the profile for the network you created then click Connect 5 After you have completed setting up your access point network in Windows 20...

Page 98: ...Client Manager Configuring computer settings for an access point using the ORiNOCO Client Manager To configure an access point network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager 1 Click Start Programs ORiNOCO...

Page 99: ...t Network www gateway com 2 Click Actions then click Add Edit Configuration Profile The Add Edit Configuration Profile dialog box opens 3 Click Add to add a new profile The Edit Configuration wizard o...

Page 100: ...ork you may want to name one profile Home and the other one Work 5 Click the arrow to open the Network Type list then click Access Point 6 Click Next The Identify Your Network screen opens 7 Type the...

Page 101: ...eless Access Point Network www gateway com 8 Click Next The Set Security screen opens 9 Set the Wireless network key WEP settings to match those set on the access point 10 Click Next The Power Managem...

Page 102: ...change profiles 14 Click Finish to close the Edit Configuration wizard 15 Now that your ORiNOCO profile is set up go to Connecting to an access point network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager on page...

Page 103: ...access point network in Windows 2000 go to Where to go from here on page 97 Where to go from here Now that your access point wireless Ethernet network has been created and configured you need to be a...

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Page 105: ...to create a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network without an access point Read this chapter to learn about Connecting to a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP on page 100 Connecting...

Page 106: ...s 2000 on page 107 Creating a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP To establish a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network you need to create the network on one computer To create a peer...

Page 107: ...Network www gateway com 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens 4 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Co...

Page 108: ...102 Wireless Ethernet Networking www gateway com 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab...

Page 109: ...ad hoc network wireless access points are not used check box 9 Set the Wireless network key WEP settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer to peer network 10 Click OK to close...

Page 110: ...opens 2 Click Double click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Networ...

Page 111: ...e using WEP security You need to configure your network settings to use the same WEP security settings as those used by the other computers To configure computer settings for a peer to peer wireless E...

Page 112: ...s of your peer to peer network 5 Make sure that the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used check box is selected 6 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Pro...

Page 113: ...using Windows 2000 without first creating a profile in a client manager program If your Gateway computer has built in wireless networking using the Intel mini PCI card see Using Intel PROSet on page...

Page 114: ...to peer wireless network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility To create a peer to peer wireless network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility 1 Right click the Broadcom Wirele...

Page 115: ...ame that has been agreed upon by the other members of the network for example Adhoc This name cannot already be in use 5 Click This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are...

Page 116: ...dcom Wireless Configuration Utility icon on the taskbar The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens 2 Click the network you want to connect to then click Connect 3 If you are unable to connect to...

Page 117: ...puters To configure computer settings for a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility 1 With the peer to peer network highlighted in the Connect to Wirel...

Page 118: ...page 123 Using Intel PROSet Configuring computer settings for a peer to peer wireless network using Intel PROSet To configure a peer to peer wireless network using Intel PROSet 1 Click Start Programs...

Page 119: ...ork www gateway com 3 Click the Networks tab Important Do not use the Start button on the Networks tab unless all computers are using Intel PRO Wireless LAN Adapters See the help in Intel PROSet for m...

Page 120: ...f you will be using your computer on two different networks such as at home and at work you may want to name one profile Home and the other one Work 6 Type the name of the network in the Network Name...

Page 121: ...Settings screen opens 9 Set the Wireless network key WEP settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer to peer network 10 Click Finish 11 Now that your Intel PROSet profile is se...

Page 122: ...o peer wireless network using Intel PROSet To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using Intel PROSet 1 Click Start Programs Intel Network Adapters then click Intel PROSet The Intel PROSet window op...

Page 123: ...eating a Peer to Peer Wireless Network www gateway com 3 Click the Networks tab 4 Click to highlight the profile for the network you want to access then click Connect Go to Where to go from here on pa...

Page 124: ...Configuring computer settings for a peer to peer wireless network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager To create a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager 1 Click Start Pr...

Page 125: ...ss Network www gateway com 2 Click Actions then click Add Edit Configuration Profile The Add Edit Configuration Profile dialog box opens 3 Click Add to add a new profile The Edit Configuration wizard...

Page 126: ...at home and at work you may want to name one profile Home and the other one Work 5 Click the arrow to open the Network Type list then click Peer to Peer Group 6 Click Next The Identify Your Network sc...

Page 127: ...ext The Set Security screen opens 9 Click the Enable Data Security check box 10 Set the Wireless network key WEP settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer to peer network Imp...

Page 128: ...dit Configuration wizard 14 Now that your ORiNOCO profile is set up go to Connecting to an peer to peer network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager on page 122 Connecting to an peer to peer network using...

Page 129: ...k www gateway com Where to go from here Now that your peer to peer wireless Ethernet network has been created and configured you need to be able to turn your wireless emitter on and off Go to Turning...

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Page 131: ...harge on your notebook or tablet PC There are times such as when you are flying in an aircraft when you should turn off your wireless emitter Read this chapter to learn about Turning your wireless emi...

Page 132: ...k Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Enable to turn on the wireless emitter or click Disable to turn off the wireless emitter...

Page 133: ...r off using Intel PROSet 1 Click Start Programs Intel Network Adapters then click Intel PROSet The Intel PROSet window opens 2 In the left pane click PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter 3 Click...

Page 134: ...r or Disable Radio to turn off the wireless emitter Where to go from here Using your wireless Ethernet network Now that your wireless Ethernet has been created and configured and you know how to turn...

Page 135: ...D 129 Using Your Ethernet Network Read the following chapters to use and troubleshoot your Ethernet network Sharing Your Resources on page 131 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network on page 145...

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Page 137: ...Ethernet network you can share access to the Internet share information share peripheral devices and stream audio and video files Read this chapter to learn about Sharing an Internet connection on pag...

Page 138: ...der 2 Click Start right click Internet then click Internet Properties The Internet Properties dialog box opens Important The Internet setup procedure uses the Windows XP New Connection Wizard and Inte...

Page 139: ...133 Sharing Your Resources www gateway com 3 Click the Connections tab 4 Click Setup The New Connection Wizard opens 5 Click Next The Network Connection Type screen opens...

Page 140: ...Your Ethernet Network www gateway com 6 Click Connect to the Internet then click Next The Getting Ready screen opens 7 Click Set up my connection manually then click Next The Internet Connection scre...

Page 141: ...your computer on page 138 To set up Internet Explorer on each computer on your Ethernet network in Windows 2000 1 Make sure that the router or access point is turned on and configured as instructed by...

Page 142: ...Ethernet Network www gateway com 5 Click I want to set up my Internet connection manually or I want to connect through a local area network LAN then click Next The Setting up your Internet connection...

Page 143: ...t up an Internet e mail account other than the e mail account supplied by your Internet service provider select Yes then click Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the Internet mail setu...

Page 144: ...nd copy files stored on other network computers Print documents on network printers Before you can share your drives and printers you need to turn on Windows file and printer sharing on all the networ...

Page 145: ...folders If you want to share a drive or folder use the following instructions To share drives or folders 1 Make sure that each computer on your network has Windows file and printer sharing turned on...

Page 146: ...to share the drive or folder with anyone on the network network sharing click to select the Share this folder on the network check box OR In Windows 2000 if you want to share the drive or folder with...

Page 147: ...t the Share this folder on the network check box is not selected OR In Windows 2000 click Do not share this folder 3 Click OK Sharing printers To share printers in Windows XP 1 Click Start then click...

Page 148: ...ewing shared drives and folders To view shared drives and folders 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Network Places The My Network Places window opens OR In Windows 2000 double click the My Net...

Page 149: ...lder on computer 1 from computer 2 double click the Z drive To map a network drive 1 Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in Viewing shared drives and folders on page 142 2 Right click t...

Page 150: ...on 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy 3 Browse to the file you want to copy 4 Click the file 5 Click Edit then click Copy 6 Double click the folder where you want to...

Page 151: ...9 145 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network This chapter provides some solutions to common computer problems Read this chapter to learn how to troubleshoot typical hardware and software issues...

Page 152: ...home networks IP addresses should be 192 168 N N where N is a number you assign between 0 and 254 The first N should be the same for all computers on your network and the second N should be different...

Page 153: ...trength To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View cli...

Page 154: ...wireless Ethernet networking on your computer if other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network in Windows...

Page 155: ...t Network www gateway com 3 Click Link Status The top meter shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet networking on your computer if access points or other computers with the same network name a...

Page 156: ...apters then click Intel PROSet The Intel PROSet window opens 2 In the left pane click PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter The meter at the top shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet net...

Page 157: ...opens The meter on the left side shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet on your computer if access points or other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer The...

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