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services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions.

Network cable (RJ45)

A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect the host computer to the access point (see illustration below); this type of cable may also be used to connect peripheral devices to the access point.

Wireless adapter

An internal wireless adapter is normally already installed in your computer. A button or controls in Windows allow you to activate or deactivate the adapter.

Diagram of a working network

1.Access point/router

2.Desktop computer

3.Modem

4.Printer

5.Portable computer

6.PDA/Smartphone

7.Network cables (RJ45)

Turning on/off a wireless network connection

Most computers feature a ‘Wi-Fi’ button that turns the network connection on or off. If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may turn your wireless network on or off, or control what is shared over the network with the

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Acer Aspire ES1-711 user manual Network cable RJ45, Wireless adapter, Diagram of a working network