Chapter 11: Using a Wireless Ethernet Network

Using a wireless network

Your notebook may have wireless Ethernet networking built-in. The information in this section tells you how to set up and access a wireless network. If your notebook does not have wireless networking built-in and you would like to purchase a wireless network PC Card, contact Gateway’s Add-on Sales department or visit our Web site at www.gateway.com.

Warning

Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11b (also known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi) communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. For instructions to turn wireless Ethernet on and off, see “Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP” on page 194 and “Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows 2000” on page 210.

Important

If your system came equipped with an internal radio frequency wireless device, see “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information” on page 289 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines. To find out if your system has an internal wireless device, check the label (see “Identifying your model” on page 10).

Help and

Support

For more information about creating or joining a network in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.

Type the keyword networking in the HelpSpot Search

box , then click the arrow.

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