Gateway DX4885 User Manual (Windows 8.1) - Page 48

Surf the Net!, Wireless adapter, Diagram of a working network

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48 - Internet and online security Wireless adapter Diagram of a working network 1. Access point/router 2. Desktop computer 3. Modem 5 4. Printer 5. Portable computer 6. PDA/Smartphone 7. Network cables (RJ45) 6 4 1 3 72 Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may turn your wireless network on or off, or control what is shared over the network with the network management options. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on HomeGroup. 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. Surf the Net! To surf the Internet, you need a program called an Internet browser. Internet Explorer provides an easy and secure web browsing experience. As soon as you have your Internet access installed and you are connected, from Start, click the Internet Explorer tile or the icon located on the desktop and take your Internet experience to a new level! Gateway website To get you started why not visit our website, www.gateway.com.

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48 - Internet and online security
Wireless 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)
Turning on/off a wireless network connection
If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a
Communication
button, you may turn your wireless network on or off,
or control what is shared over the network with the network
management options. Press the Windows key (
) + W, type
"HomeGroup" and then click on
HomeGroup
.
Surf the Net!
To surf the Internet, you need a program called an
Internet browser.
Internet Explorer
provides an easy
and secure web browsing experience. As soon as you
have your Internet access installed and you are
connected, from Start, click the Internet Explorer tile or
the icon located on the desktop and take your Internet
experience to a new level!
Gateway website
To get you started why not visit our website, www.gateway.com.
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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.