Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual An overview of using the Internet, Using Wireless LAN connectivity

124	Exploring Your Computer’s Features
	An overview of using the Internet
Using Wireless LAN connectivity
NOTE	Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to
	purchase additional software, external hardware or services.

Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.

Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module. This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables.

For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator.

To use your wireless communication, slide the wireless on/off switch to the On position.

NOTE	When the Wi-Fi®antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator light
	will be lit.

For help with common Wi-Fi®networking problems, see “Wireless networking problems” on page 193.

An overview of using the Internet

The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings:

❖The Internet

❖The World Wide Web

❖Internet Service Providers

❖Connecting to the Internet

❖Surfing the Internet

❖Internet features

❖Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet

The Internet

The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information.