Quick Start Guide

22 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide

Network Cable (RJ45)

A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect the host computer to the access point (see illustration below); this

type of cable may also be used to connect peripheral devices to the access point.

Wireless Adapter

This is connected to the computer that you wish to connect to your

network, there are different types of wireless adapter available, the

most common are:

USB WiFi adapter: Connects to a free USB port on your computer.

Wireless Expansion Card: This card is installed inside your computer in an

available expansion slot.

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

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.