Contents Section A Networking Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Learning the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Selecting a network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wireless Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Where to go from here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Section C Wireless Ethernet Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 4 Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Installing the wireless Ethernet driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning your wireless emitter on or off in Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Intel PROSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the ORiNOCO Client Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where to go from here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Networking Basics A Read the following chapter to learn the benefits of using a wired and wireless Ethernet network and the types of wired and wireless Ethernet networks.
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Learning the Basics 1 Connecting your home, small office, or home office computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single Internet connection among the connected computers.
Networking Basics Selecting a network connection The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use. Gateway supports both wired and wireless Ethernet networks. Use the following criteria as a guide when selecting a network connection.
Learning the Basics Using a wired Ethernet network A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at three different speeds. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000 Mbps.
Networking Basics Example wired Ethernet network The following is an example of a wired Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network. Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet.
Learning the Basics Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you need: ■ An Ethernet jack on each desktop computer, notebook, and tablet PC. - OR An Ethernet card (also called network interface cards or NICs) installed in each desktop computer. - OR An Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook. ■ An Ethernet router. Select a router that gives you the following features: ■ A jack for connecting to a cable or DSL modem.
Networking Basics Setting up a wired Ethernet network To set up a wired Ethernet network, read the following chapters: 8 ■ “Creating a Wired Ethernet Network” on page 19 ■ “Configuring Windows for a Wired Network” on page 29 ■ “Sharing Your Resources” on page 131 www.gateway.
Learning the Basics Using a wireless Ethernet network A wireless Ethernet network is ideal for creating a home or office network or adding mobility to an existing wired Ethernet network. A wireless Ethernet network allows you the freedom to move about your home or office with your notebook or tablet PC. For example, you can take your notebook or tablet PC from your home office to your patio without having an Ethernet jack available.
Networking Basics Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency Wireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds and at two different frequencies. The following table compares the various wireless Ethernet network types. Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages IEEE 802.11a 54 Mbps 5 GHz Less possible interference than IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g ■ ■ IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps 2.4 GHz ■ ■ ■ IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps 2.
Learning the Basics Example access point wireless Ethernet network By using an access point, you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network. The following example shows how an access point also lets you access the Internet. The following is an example of an access point wireless Ethernet network. The network is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem, and your computers. The access point is the central control point for the network.
Networking Basics Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network For an access point wireless Ethernet network you need: ■ A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer - OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer - OR A notebook or tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built-in - OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have wireless Ethernet built-in ■ A wireless Ethernet access point to connect your wi
Learning the Basics Setting up an access point wireless Ethernet network To set up an access point wireless Ethernet network, read the following chapters: ■ “Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network” on page 51 ■ “Creating a Wireless Access Point Network” on page 71 ■ “Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off” on page 125 ■ “Sharing Your Resources” on page 131 www.gateway.
Networking Basics Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network Use a peer-to-peer (also known as ad hoc) wireless Ethernet network if you are setting up or joining a temporary computer-to-computer network. This type of network does not include access into a wired network or the Internet. You can create this type of network to quickly move files from one computer to another. 14 www.gateway.
Learning the Basics Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network For a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network you need: ■ A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer - OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer - OR A notebook or tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built-in - OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have wireless Ethernet built-in Setting up a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network To
Networking Basics For more information For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office Ethernet network, discuss your particular needs with your Gateway store representative. In addition, several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking. See these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless Ethernet. Help and Support For more information about networking in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Wired Ethernet Networking B Read the following chapters to learn how to set up and use a wired Ethernet network.
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Creating a Wired Ethernet Network 2 This chapter describes how to set up the hardware for a wired Ethernet network.
Wired Ethernet Networking Determining if your computer has wired Ethernet already installed Many Gateway computers are shipped with wired Ethernet built in. To determine if wired Ethernet is already installed on your computer: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. -ORIn Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Creating a Wired Ethernet Network Setting up the hardware If you are setting up a: ■ Peer-to-peer network using two computers, see “Setting up a peer-to-peer wired Ethernet network” on page 22. ■ Network using a hub (with no shared access to the Internet), see “Setting up a network using a hub or switch” on page 23. ■ Network using a hub and a router (with shared access to the Internet), see “Setting up a network using a router and optional hub or switch” on page 25.
Wired Ethernet Networking Setting up a peer-to-peer wired Ethernet network Setting up a peer-to-peer network requires only two computers, with wired Ethernet available on each computer, and a single crossover cable. Use this type of network if you are setting up a temporary network to transfer files from one computer to another. To set up a peer-to-peer network: ■ Connect the ends of a network crossover cable to the network ports on both of the computers. Crossover cable 22 www.gateway.
Creating a Wired Ethernet Network Setting up a network using a hub or switch If you are setting up a network with more than two computers and your network does not access the Internet, you need a hub or switch. A hub or switch has ports that allow four, eight, or more computers to be connected to the same network. The hub or switch allows the computers to communicate on the network. In addition to a hub or switch, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network.
Wired Ethernet Networking 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the hub or switch (except the uplink port), then plug the other end into the network jack on the computer. Green indicators on the front of the hub or switch should light to indicate a good connection. Hub or switch 4 24 Repeat Step 2 through Step 3 for each computer on the network. www.gateway.
Creating a Wired Ethernet Network Setting up a network using a router and optional hub or switch If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any network computer. The router can assign IP addresses to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network as well.
Wired Ethernet Networking To set up a network using a router and optional hub or switch: 1 If you are using a hub or switch, plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the hub or switch and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. -ORIf you are not using a hub, go to Step 2. 2 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet.
Creating a Wired Ethernet Network Where to go from here Configuring your wired Ethernet network Now that your wired Ethernet network has been set up, you are ready to configure the network and router. Go to “Configuring Windows for a Wired Network” on page 29. www.gateway.
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Configuring Windows for a Wired Network 3 This chapter describes how to configure Windows XP or Windows 2000 for a wired Ethernet network.
Wired Ethernet Networking Naming the computers and the workgroup Each computer on your network must have a unique name and be identified as part of a workgroup. This must be done individually on each computer. To name your computers in Windows XP, go to “Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP” on page 30. To name your computers in Windows 2000, go to “Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 2000” on page 38.
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network To run the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard: 1 Make sure the hardware is connected and turned on as described in “Creating a Wired Ethernet Network” on page 19. 2 Click the Network Setup Wizard icon Network Setup Wizard opens. on the Windows XP taskbar. The -ORClick Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click Network Setup Wizard. The Network Setup Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to continue through the wizard. www.gateway.
Wired Ethernet Networking 4 Click Next. The Select a connection method screen opens. Important If The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen opens instead of the Select a connection method screen, make sure that one end of the Ethernet cable is connected to your computer and the other end is connected to a router, switch, hub, or computer that is turned on, then click Next.
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network 5 Click the method that the computer uses to access the Internet. If you are connecting to a wired Ethernet network, and you are accessing the Internet through a router (as in the example in “Setting up a network using a router and optional hub or switch” on page 25), click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway.
Wired Ethernet Networking 7 34 If your computer has both wired and wireless Ethernet capabilities, click Let me choose the connections to my network, then click Next. The Select the connections to bridge screen opens. www.gateway.
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network 8 9 10 Click to select the Local Area Connection check box, then click Next. The Give this computer a description and name screen opens. Type a description of the computer in the Computer description box. Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network.
Wired Ethernet Networking 36 11 Click Next. The Name your network screen opens. 12 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any computer name on your network. 13 Click Next. The Ready to apply network settings screen opens. www.gateway.
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network 14 Click Next to apply the network settings. The You’re almost done screen opens. 15 If you are setting up an Ethernet network on other computers, you may want to use the Network Setup Wizard to do so. Click a method for installing and configuring the network on your other computers, then click Next. 16 Click Finish. Go to “Configuring the TCP/IP protocol” on page 40.
Wired Ethernet Networking Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 2000 The first time you use networking on your computer, you need to give each computer a unique name and assign each computer to the same workgroup. If you are naming the computer and workgroup in Windows XP, see “Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP” on page 30. To identify this computer on the network: 38 1 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any computer name on your network. 7 8 Click OK to close the Identification Changes dialog box. Click OK to close the System Identification dialog box. Go to “Configuring the TCP/IP protocol” on page 40.
Wired Ethernet Networking Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications.
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network Entering the IP address and subnet mask in Windows XP To enter the IP address and the subnet mask: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
Wired Ethernet Networking 6 42 Click the General tab. www.gateway.
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network 7 If you are connecting to an office Ethernet network and are required to type a static IP address and subnet mask, ask your network system administrator for the correct values. - OR If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL modem, and a router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network, click Obtain an IP address automatically.
Wired Ethernet Networking Entering the IP address and subnet mask in Windows 2000 To enter the IP address and the subnet mask: 44 1 Click Start, Settings, then click Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections window opens. This window has an icon for each networking connection available on your computer.
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network 4 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. www.gateway.
Wired Ethernet Networking 5 If you are connecting to an office Ethernet network and are required to type a static IP address and subnet mask, ask your network system administrator for the correct values. - OR If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL modem, and a router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network, click Obtain an IP address automatically.
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network Configuring your router After you have set up the TCP/IP protocol on your computers, you can configure your router using your Web browser. For these instructions, we assume that you are using the router to connect your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. Important The following configuration information applies to Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers.
Wired Ethernet Networking 7 Press the reset button on your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. Where to go from here Using your wired Ethernet network Now that your wired Ethernet network has been created and configured, you are ready to use the network. Go to “Sharing Your Resources” on page 131.
Wireless Ethernet Networking C Read the following chapters to learn how to set up and use a wireless Ethernet network: ■ “Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network” on page 51 ■ “Creating a Wireless Access Point Network” on page 71 -OR“Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network” on page 99 ■ “Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off” on page 125 49
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Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network 4 This chapter describes how to configure Windows XP or Windows 2000 for a wireless Ethernet network.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Installing the wireless Ethernet driver If your Gateway computer has built-in wireless Ethernet, the first time you start your computer, it automatically installs the wireless Ethernet driver. You may need to install the driver if you reinstall Windows. Important The Broadcom Wireless LAN driver is used with Gateway computers that have a built-in Broadcom wireless Ethernet adapter.
Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network To see if the wireless Ethernet driver is installed: 1 Locate the wireless adapter in the Device Manager window by following the steps in “To determine which wireless adapter is installed in your computer:” on page 52. 2 3 Right-click the wireless adapter, then click Properties. Click the Driver tab. The driver is listed. You may need to install the driver if it was not installed on your computer or if you reinstall Windows.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Naming the computers and the workgroup Each computer on your network must have a unique name and be identified as part of a workgroup. This must be done individually on each computer. If you are naming the computers and workgroup in Windows XP, see “Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP” on page 54. If you are naming the computers and workgroup in Windows 2000, see “Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 2000” on page 61.
Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network To run the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard: 1 Click the Network Setup Wizard icon Network Setup Wizard opens. on the Windows XP taskbar. The -ORClick Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click Network Setup Wizard. The Network Setup Wizard opens. 2 Click Next to continue through the wizard. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 56 3 Click Next. The The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen opens. 4 Click to select the Ignore disconnected network hardware check box, then click Next. The Select a connection method screen opens. www.gateway.
Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network 5 Click the method that the computer uses to access the Internet. If you are connecting to a wireless Ethernet network, and you are accessing the Internet through a router or wireless access point router (as in the example on page 11), click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 58 7 If your computer has both wired and wireless Ethernet capabilities, click Let me choose the connections to my network, then click Next. The Select the connections to bridge screen opens. 8 Click to select the Wireless Network Connection check box, then click Next. The Give this computer a description and name screen opens. 9 Type a description of the computer in the Computer description box. www.gateway.
Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network 10 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters. 11 Click Next. The Name your network screen opens. 12 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 14 Click Next to apply the network settings. The You’re almost done screen opens. 15 If you are setting up an Ethernet network on other computers, you may want to use the Network Setup Wizard to do so. Click a method for installing and configuring the network on your other computers, then click Next. 16 Click Finish. Go to “Configuring the TCP/IP protocol” on page 63. Important You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name.
Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 2000 The first time you use networking on your computer, you need to give each computer a unique name and assign each computer to the same workgroup. If you are naming the computer and workgroup in Windows XP, see “Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP” on page 54. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any computer name on your network. 7 8 9 Click OK to close the Identification Changes dialog box. Click OK to close the System Identification dialog box. Click OK to close the System Identification dialog box.
Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Entering the IP address and subnet mask in Windows XP To enter the IP address and the subnet mask: 64 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network 6 Click the General tab. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 7 If you are connecting to an office Ethernet network and are required to type a static IP address and subnet mask, ask your network system administrator for the correct values. - OR If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL modem, and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network, click Obtain an IP address automatically.
Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network Entering the IP address and subnet mask in Windows 2000 To enter the IP address and the subnet mask: 1 Click Start, Settings, then click Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections window opens. This window has an icon for each networking connection available on your computer.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 4 68 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. www.gateway.
Configuring Windows for a Wireless Network 5 If you are connecting to an office Ethernet network and are required to type a static IP address and subnet mask, ask your network system administrator for the correct values. - OR If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL modem, and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network, click Obtain an IP address automatically.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Where to go from here Creating a wireless Ethernet network Now that your wireless Ethernet network has been configured, you are ready to create a wireless network. Go to “Creating a Wireless Access Point Network” on page 71 or “Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network” on page 99. 70 www.gateway.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network 5 This chapter describes how to create an access point wireless Ethernet network.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Setting up your access point See the instructions that came with your access point or wireless access point router for initial setup. How you set up your access point varies depending on the features of the access point and your networking situation. Mounting the access point When selecting a place to mount your access point, consider the following guidelines: ■ Mount your access point as high as possible (to avoid interference from natural obstacles and appliances).
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the wireless access point router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 4 5 6 Turn on the DSL or cable modem. 7 From one of the computers connected to your wireless access point router, open your Web browser. 8 9 In the browser’s Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press ENTER. 10 Press the reset button on the wireless access point router.
Wireless Ethernet Networking ■ WAN Connection Type - If your ISP assigns you a different IP address each time you log on, click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If your ISP requires a fixed IP address, click Static IP, then enter the values provided by your ISP. 11 12 Click Apply, then click Continue to save the settings. 13 14 Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem. If you temporarily connected a computer to the access point router in Step 6, disconnect it.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network Connecting to an access point network in Windows XP After you have set up your wireless access point, you need to set up the network connection on your computers. Connecting to an access point network To connect to an access point wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 4 Click the network you created in the Available networks list, then click Connect. If you are unable to connect to the network in the Available networks list, see “Configuring computer settings for an access point” on page 77. -ORIf the network you created does not appear in the Available networks list, see “Adding an access point” on page 79.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network Configuring computer settings for an access point If you are unable to connect to an access point in the Available networks list, the most likely cause is that the access point is using WEP security. You need to configure your network settings to use the same WEP security settings as those used by the access point.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 3 Click to select the access point network in the Available networks box, then click Configure. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box opens. The name of the network already appears in the Network name (SSID) box. 4 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the access point. 5 Make sure that the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box is not selected.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network Adding an access point If an access point does not appear in the Available networks list, and you know the access point is turned on, you need to add it manually. This typically happens when you set the access point’s Allow Broadcast SSID to associate to No. For more information, see “Configuring the access point” on page 72.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 3 Click Add. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box opens. 4 5 Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box. 6 Make sure that the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box is not selected. 7 8 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box. Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the access point.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network Connecting to an access point network in Windows 2000 If you use the Broadcom mini PCI card, connecting to an access point network in Windows 2000 is similar to connecting to an access point network in Windows XP. For more information, see “Using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility” on page 82.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility Connecting to an access point network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility To connect to an access point wireless Ethernet network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility: 1 Double-click the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility icon taskbar. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens. 2 Click the network you created in the Available networks list, then click Connect.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network Configuring computer settings for an access point using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility To configure an access point network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility: 1 With the access point highlighted in the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box, click Advanced. The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility opens. 2 Click to select the access point in the Available networks box, then click Configure.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 6 After you have completed setting up your access point network in Windows 2000, go to “Where to go from here” on page 97. Adding an access point using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility If an access point does not appear in the Available networks list, and you know the access point is turned on, you need to add it manually. This typically happens when you set the access point’s Allow Broadcast SSID to associate to No.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network 4 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the access point. 5 Make sure that the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box is not selected. 6 7 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box. After you have completed setting up your access point network in Windows 2000, go to “Where to go from here” on page 97. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Using Intel PROSet Configuring computer settings for an access point using Intel PROSet To configure an access point network using Intel PROSet: 86 1 Click Start, Programs, Intel Network Adapters, then click Intel PROSet. The Intel PROSet window opens. 2 In the left pane, click PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. www.gateway.
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Wireless Ethernet Networking 88 4 Click Add to add a new profile. The Profile Wizard opens to the General Settings screen. 5 Type the name of the profile you are creating in the Profile Name box. For example, if you will be using your computer on two different networks, such as at home and at work, you may want to name one profile Home and the other one Work. 6 Type the name of the network in the Network Name (SSID) box. This is the SSID of the access point you are connecting to.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network 8 Click Next. The Security Settings screen opens. 9 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the access point. 10 11 Click Finish. Now that your Intel PROSet profile is set up, go to “Connecting to an access point network using Intel PROSet” on page 90. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Connecting to an access point network using Intel PROSet To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using Intel PROSet: 90 1 Click Start, Programs, Intel Network Adapters, then click Intel PROSet. The Intel PROSet window opens. 2 In the left pane, click PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. www.gateway.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network 3 Click the Networks tab. 4 Click to highlight the profile for the network you created, then click Connect. 5 After you have completed setting up your access point network in Windows 2000, go to “Where to go from here” on page 97. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Using the ORiNOCO Client Manager Configuring computer settings for an access point using the ORiNOCO Client Manager To configure an access point network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager: 1 92 Click Start, Programs, ORiNOCO, then click Client Manager. The ORiNOCO Client Manager window opens. www.gateway.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network 2 Click Actions, then click Add/Edit Configuration Profile. The Add/Edit Configuration Profile dialog box opens. 3 Click Add to add a new profile. The Edit Configuration wizard opens to the Select Profile screen. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 4 Type the name of the profile you are creating in the Profile Name box. When you create the first profile, you should rename the Default profile to the name of your profile. For example, if you will be using your computer on two different networks, such as at home and at work, you may want to name one profile Home and the other one Work. 5 6 Click the arrow to open the Network Type list, then click Access Point. 7 Type the name of the network in the Network Name box.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network 8 Click Next. The Set Security screen opens. 9 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the access point. 10 Click Next. The Power Management screen opens. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 11 12 Click the type of power management you want to use. 13 Click the check box if you are using this computer on more than one network. This will force the computer to renew the TCP/IP address each time you change profiles. 14 15 Click Finish to close the Edit Configuration wizard. Click Next. The TCP/IP Behavior screen opens. Now that your ORiNOCO profile is set up, go to “Connecting to an access point network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager” on page 96.
Creating a Wireless Access Point Network 3 After you have completed setting up your access point network in Windows 2000, go to “Where to go from here” on page 97. Where to go from here Now that your access point wireless Ethernet network has been created and configured, you need to be able to turn your wireless emitter on and off. Go to “Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off” on page 125. www.gateway.
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Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network 6 This chapter describes how to create a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network without an access point.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP If you are using Windows XP, go to “Creating a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP” on page 100. If you are using Windows 2000, go to “Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network in Windows 2000” on page 107. Creating a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP To establish a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network, you need to create the network on one computer.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network 3 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens. 4 Click Advanced. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box opens. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 5 102 Click the Wireless Networks tab. www.gateway.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network 6 Click Add. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box opens. 7 Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box. For a peer-to-peer network, this can be any network name not already in use, for example Adhoc. 8 Click the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box. 9 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer-to-peer network.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless network To connect to a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network Configuring computer settings for a peer-to-peer network If you are unable to connect to a peer-to-peer network in the Available networks list, the most likely cause it that the other computers are using WEP security. You need to configure your network settings to use the same WEP security settings as those used by the other computers.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 3 Click to select the peer-to-peer network in the Available networks box, then click Configure. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box opens. The name of the network already appears in the Network name (SSID) box. 4 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer-to-peer network. 5 Make sure that the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box is selected.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network in Windows 2000 If you use the Broadcom mini PCI card, connecting to a peer-to-peer network in Windows 2000 is similar to connecting to a peer-to-peer network in Windows XP. For more information, see “Using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility” on page 108.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility Creating a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility To create a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility: 108 1 Right-click the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility icon taskbar. 2 Click Open Utility. The Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility opens. www.gateway.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network 3 Click Add to add a new network. The Profile Wizard opens to the General Settings screen. 4 Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box. For a peer-to-peer network, type any network name that has been agreed upon by the other members of the network, for example Adhoc. This name cannot already be in use. 5 Click This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility: 1 Double-click the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility icon taskbar. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens. 2 3 Click the network you want to connect to, then click Connect.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network Configuring computer settings for a peer-to-peer network using the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility If you are unable to connect to a peer-to-peer network in the Available networks list, the most likely cause it that the other computers are using WEP security. You need to configure your network settings to use the same WEP security settings as those used by the other computers.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 5 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box. Go to “Where to go from here” on page 123. Using Intel PROSet Configuring computer settings for a peer-to-peer wireless network using Intel PROSet To configure a peer-to-peer wireless network using Intel PROSet: 112 1 Click Start, Programs, Intel Network Adapters, then click Intel PROSet. The Intel PROSet window opens. 2 In the left pane, click PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. www.gateway.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network 3 Click the Networks tab. Important Do not use the Start button on the Networks tab unless all computers are using Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters. See the help in Intel PROSet for more information about using this feature. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 114 4 Click Add to add a new profile. The Profile Wizard opens to the General Settings screen. 5 Type the name of the profile you are creating in the Profile Name box. For example, if you will be using your computer on two different networks, such as at home and at work, you may want to name one profile Home and the other one Work. 6 Type the name of the network in the Network Name (SSID) box.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network 8 Click Next. The Security Settings screen opens. 9 Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer-to-peer network. 10 11 Click Finish. Now that your Intel PROSet profile is set up, go to “Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless network using Intel PROSet” on page 116. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Connecting to a peer-to-peer wireless network using Intel PROSet To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using Intel PROSet: 116 1 Click Start, Programs, Intel Network Adapters, then click Intel PROSet. The Intel PROSet window opens. 2 In the left pane, click PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. www.gateway.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network 3 Click the Networks tab. 4 Click to highlight the profile for the network you want to access, then click Connect. Go to “Where to go from here” on page 123. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Using the ORiNOCO Client Manager Configuring computer settings for a peer-to-peer wireless network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager To create a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager: 1 118 Click Start, Programs, ORiNOCO, then click Client Manager. The ORiNOCO Client Manager window opens. www.gateway.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network 2 Click Actions, then click Add/Edit Configuration Profile. The Add/Edit Configuration Profile dialog box opens. 3 Click Add to add a new profile. The Edit Configuration wizard opens to the Select Profile screen. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 4 Type the name of the profile you are creating in the Profile Name box. When you create the first profile, you should rename the Default profile to the name of your profile. For example, if you will be using your computer on two different networks, such as at home and at work, you may want to name one profile Home and the other one Work. 5 6 Click the arrow to open the Network Type list, then click Peer-to-Peer Group.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network 8 Click Next. The Set Security screen opens. 9 10 Click the Enable Data Security check box. Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those agreed to by the other members of your peer-to-peer network. Important All computers on your network must have the same encryption key. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking 11 Click Next. The TCP/IP Behavior screen opens. 12 Click the check box if you are using this computer on more than one network. This will force the computer to renew the TCP/IP address each time you change profiles. 13 14 Click Finish to close the Edit Configuration wizard. Now that your ORiNOCO profile is set up, go to “Connecting to an peer-to-peer network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager” on page 122.
Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network Where to go from here Now that your peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network has been created and configured, you need to be able to turn your wireless emitter on and off. Go to “Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off” on page 125. www.gateway.
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Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off 7 You can turn off the wireless emitter to conserve the battery charge on your notebook or tablet PC. There are times, such as when you are flying in an aircraft, when you should turn off your wireless emitter.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Turning your wireless emitter on or off in Windows XP To turn the wireless emitter on or off in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens.
Turning Your Wireless Emitter On or Off Using Intel PROSet To turn the wireless emitter on or off using Intel PROSet: 1 Click Start, Programs, Intel Network Adapters, then click Intel PROSet. The Intel PROSet window opens. 2 In the left pane, click PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. 3 Click Switch radio On to turn on the wireless emitter or Switch radio Off to turn off the wireless emitter. 4 Click OK. www.gateway.
Wireless Ethernet Networking Using the ORiNOCO Client Manager To turn the wireless emitter on or off using the ORiNOCO Client Manager: 1 2 Right-click the ORiNOCO Client Manager icon on the taskbar. Click Enable Radio to turn on the wireless emitter or Disable Radio to turn off the wireless emitter.
Using Your Ethernet Network D Read the following chapters to use and troubleshoot your Ethernet network: ■ “Sharing Your Resources” on page 131 ■ “Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network” on page 145 129
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Sharing Your Resources 8 After you are connected to a wired or wireless Ethernet network you can share access to the Internet, share information, share peripheral devices, and stream audio and video files.
Using Your Ethernet Network Sharing an Internet connection Internet sharing lets all computers on the network access the Internet at the same time using one Internet service provider (ISP) connection. Important The Internet setup procedure uses the Windows XP New Connection Wizard and Internet Explorer. The example screens show those screens that typically appear in the course of using the wizard.
Sharing Your Resources 3 Click the Connections tab. 4 5 Click Setup. The New Connection Wizard opens. Click Next. The Network Connection Type screen opens. www.gateway.
Using Your Ethernet Network 134 6 Click Connect to the Internet, then click Next. The Getting Ready screen opens. 7 Click Set up my connection manually, then click Next. The Internet Connection screen opens. www.gateway.
Sharing Your Resources 8 9 10 Click the type of Internet connection you are setting up, then click Next. Click Finish. Repeat this procedure for each computer on your network. Go to “To access the Internet from your computer:” on page 138. To set up Internet Explorer on each computer on your Ethernet network in Windows 2000: 1 Make sure that the router or access point is turned on and configured as instructed by your cable or DSL provider.
Using Your Ethernet Network 5 Click I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN), then click Next. The Setting up your Internet connection screen opens. 136 www.gateway.
Sharing Your Resources 6 Click I connect through a local area network (LAN), then click Next. The Local area network Internet connection screen opens. 7 Click to select the Automatic discovery of proxy server (recommended) check box, then click Next. The Set Up Your Internet Mail Account screen opens. 8 If you want to set up an Internet e-mail account other than the e-mail account supplied by your Internet service provider, select Yes then click Next.
Using Your Ethernet Network To access the Internet from your computer: 1 2 Make sure that the router or access point is turned on. Open Internet Explorer. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives, diskette drives, and CD or DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the network. After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer.
Sharing Your Resources 2 Click/Double-click the Network Connections or Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3 Right-click the Local Area Network icon that you want to set up file and printer sharing on, then click Properties. 4 5 6 7 Click File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. Click OK. If prompted, restart your computer. Repeat this procedure on every computer on the network. Sharing drives or folders If you want to share a drive or folder, use the following instructions.
Using Your Ethernet Network 3 Click the Sharing tab. 4 In Windows XP, if you want to share the drive or folder with anyone on the network (network sharing), click to select the Share this folder on the network check box. -ORIn Windows 2000, if you want to share the drive or folder with anybody on the network (network sharing), click to select the Share this folder check box. 5 140 Click OK. www.gateway.
Sharing Your Resources Un-sharing drives, folders, and files If you want to un-share a drive, folder, or file, use the following instructions. To un-share drives or folders: 1 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Sharing and Security or Sharing. 2 In Windows XP, make sure that the Share this folder on the network check box is not selected. -ORIn Windows 2000, click Do not share this folder. 3 Click OK.
Using Your Ethernet Network To share printers in Windows 2000: 1 2 3 4 Click Start, Settings, then click Printers. Right-click the name of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing. Click Shared as. Click OK.
Sharing Your Resources 5 Double-click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view. All shared drives and folders are listed. Mapping a Network Drive After a drive or folder on one computer is mapped as a drive on another computer, the contents of the drive or folder can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer. For example, the My Documents folder on computer 1 is mapped as the Z drive on computer 2.
Using Your Ethernet Network Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. -ORIn Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. Browse to the file you want to copy. Click the file. Click Edit, then click Copy. Double-click the folder where you want to copy the file to. Click Edit, then click Paste.
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network 9 This chapter provides some solutions to common computer problems. Read this chapter to learn how to troubleshoot typical hardware and software issues.
Using Your Ethernet Network Wired Ethernet Network You cannot see the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your computer. Make sure that the other end is plugged into a router, hub, or switch. ■ Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the router, hub, or switch is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on.
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network Wireless Ethernet Network Your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect ■ If your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, you should check your network signal strength. If you find the signal strength is low, try moving to a new location to increase the signal strength.
Using Your Ethernet Network 3 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens. The meter shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet networking on your computer if other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer.
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network 3 Click Link Status. The top meter shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet networking on your computer if access points or other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer. www.gateway.
Using Your Ethernet Network To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network in Windows 2000 using Intel PROSet: 1 Click Start, Programs, Intel Network Adapters, then click Intel PROSet. The Intel PROSet window opens. 2 In the left pane, click PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. The meter at the top shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet networking on your computer if access points or other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer.
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network in Windows 2000 using the ORiNOCO client manager: ■ Click Start, Programs, ORiNOCO, then click Client Manager. The ORiNOCO Client Manager window opens. The meter on the left side shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet on your computer if access points or other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer. The status box in the middle provides status and error messages.
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