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Chapter 2.
Using the computer
A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network
environment that enables communicating between multiple
computers at home or a small-size offi ce through wireless LAN
devices.
The descriptions below are for computer models with
•
a Wireless LAN card or device. A Wireless LAN device is
optional.
The pictures in this manual may diff er from the actual
product depending on your wireless LAN device model.
If the wireless LAN is turned off , press the
•
+
key
combination to turn it on.
What is an Access Point ( AP)?
An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless
LANs, and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network.
Connect the computer with the wireless LAN function to the
AP to use to the network connection.
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
If there is an AP, you can connect to the Internet via the AP using
the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows.
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For Windows 7
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If you click the
Network Connections
icon in the system
tray, a list of available APs appears. If you select an AP to
connect to, the
Connect
button appears.
AP List
Wireless Network
(Optional)