
Printing files across the network
Important Before you can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer’s Web site.
To print files across the network:
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Open the file you want to print.
Click File, then click Print.
Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer.
Click OK.
Connecting to hotspots
A hotspot is a
While you are away from your home office, hotspots let you send and receive
Important If you want to access your company’s network through a hotspot, contact your network administrator for setup information. You will probably be routed through a VPN connection for maximum security.
You usually need to sign up to get access through hotspot connections. During the
To access any new network, obtain information about the network (such as the SSID, password key, and security settings to use) and enter that information. See “Configuring computer settings for an access point” on page 92 for instructions.
Caution | Because hotspots typically do not enable any security measures, the |
| data that you are sending and receiving may be vulnerable. |
| Any of the files on your computer that are marked for sharing may |
| be accessible to other users on the network. |
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