Quick Start Manual

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Wireless Adapter

An internal wireless adapter is normally already installed in your computer. A button or controls in Windows

allow you to activate or disactivate 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)

Ad-Hoc internet sharing

The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft Windows allows you to share a

single Internet connection with multiple computers. Built-in support for IEEE 802.11

wireless LANs (WLANs) allows you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. These two

features can be used together to share a wired Internet connection with the members of

an ad-hoc wireless network. This is the method of connection if you do not possess an

Access Point (router).

Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection

Most computers feature a ‘WiFi’ button that turns the network connection on or off. If

your computer does not feature a ‘WiFi’ button, you may turn your wireless network on

or off, or control what is shared over the network with the network management

options. Click on

Start

Control Panel

Network and Internet

Network and

Sharing Center

Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off all devices before

boarding an aircraft; they may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt

communications, and even be illegal.