Quanta Computer 1200015318 Notebook Computer with Built-In Wireless LAN User Manual 8508055

Quanta Computer Inc Notebook Computer with Built-In Wireless LAN 8508055

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www.gateway.comWireless Networking User GuideYour Gateway Solo notebook comes with wireless Ethernet (also known as IEEE 802.11b or WiFi) networking.Setting up wireless Ethernet networkingInstalling the Client ManagerIf you have wireless Ethernet, the first time you start your Gateway Solo notebook, your system automatically installs the wireless Ethernet drivers. Immediately following the initial startup, you are asked to install the wireless Ethernet client manager.To install the ORiNOCO Client Manager:1Insert the ORiNOCO CD in your CD/DVD drive.2Click Start, then select Run. The Run dialog box opens.3In the Run text box, type D:\cl_mgr\setup.exe (where D is the drive letter of your CD/DVD drive).Important For more information about networking your home or office, discuss your particular needs with your Gateway Country Store representative. In addition, several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking. Refer to these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wireless Ethernet.8508055.fm Page 1 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM
2www.gateway.com4Click OK. The Client Manager Setup wizard starts.5Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup wizard.6After reading the Readme file that appears, click the X in the top right corner of the window to close it.8508055.fm Page 2 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM
3Wireless Networking User Guidewww.gateway.comConfiguring your wireless Ethernet client managerAfter you install the client manager, you need to configure your network settings.To configure your wireless Ethernet client manager:1Click Start, then select Programs, ORiNOCO, then Client Manager. The ORiNOCO Client Manager window opens.2Select Actions, then Add/Edit Profile. The Add/Edit Configuration Profile dialog box opens.8508055.fm Page 3 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM
4www.gateway.com3Enter the name of the profile you are creating. 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 another one Work. 4Select the type of network associated with this profile. Your options include:■Access Point - Use this network type if you are joining a wireless network and accessing a wired network through an access point. Contact your network system administrator or refer to the access point documentation for more information about using this network type.■Residential Gateway - Use this network type if you are setting up or joining a wireless network that is using a residential gateway to access the Internet.■Peer-to-Peer Group - Use this network type if you are setting up or joining a temporary or permanent computer-to-computer network for sharing files and peripheral devices. This type of network does not include an access point into a wired network.5Click the Edit Profile button. The Edit Configuration dialog box opens.8508055.fm Page 4 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM
5Wireless Networking User Guidewww.gateway.com6Enter the name of your network and the encryption key (if required).■If you are connecting to an access point network, enter ANY to connect to any wireless Ethernet network within range of your notebook, or enter the exact network name of the network you are joining.■If you are connecting to a residential gateway network, enter the residential gateway identifier number for the network name and the last five characters of the residential gateway identifier number as the encryption key.■If you are connecting to a peer-to-peer network, enter the exact network name for the network you are joining. If an encryption key has been agreed to by the other members of the network, enter this value as well.7If you are configuring your notebook for an access point network, tabs are available to enter additional configuration information as necessary. Contact your network system administrator or refer to the access point documentation before entering this information.8Click OK to close the Edit Configuration dialog box.9If you are setting up your notebook for more than one network, repeat steps 3 through 8 to create additional profiles.10 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Configuration Profile dialog box.Important All computers on your network must have the same network name and encryption key. For help, ask your network system administrator.8508055.fm Page 5 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM
6www.gateway.comIdentifying this notebook on the Microsoft Network NeighborhoodIf this is the first time you have used networking on your notebook, you need to provide Windows with the name of the notebook and the workgroup to which it belongs.To identify this notebook on the network:1Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If you do not see the Network icon, click view all Control Panel options.2Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box opens.3Select the Identification tab.4Enter a unique computer name. This name identifies this notebook on the Microsoft Network Neighborhood.5Enter the name of the workgroup this notebook belongs to. This name is usually assigned by the network system administrator and identifies which group of computers this notebook is most likely to communicate with.8508055.fm Page 6 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM
7Wireless Networking User Guidewww.gateway.com6Enter a description of the notebook. This description lets other Microsoft Network Neighborhood users identify who this notebook belongs to.7Click OK.Configuring Windows for wireless EthernetTo configure Windows to use the wireless Ethernet network:1Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If you do not see the Network icon, click view all Control Panel options.2Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box opens.8508055.fm Page 7 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM
8www.gateway.com3Select TCP/IP -> ORiNOCO Mini PCI Card, then click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens.4Click the IP Address tab.5If you are using a DHCP server, click Obtain an IP address automatically.- OR -If you are not using a DHCP server, click Specify an IP address and enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask.6Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.7Click OK to close the Network dialog box.Important If you are required to enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask, ask your network system administrator for the correct values.8508055.fm Page 8 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM
9Wireless Networking User Guidewww.gateway.com8Click Start, then select Programs, ORiNOCO, then Client Manager. The ORiNOCO Client Manager opens.The meter on the left side now registers the signal strength for wireless Ethernet on your notebook if other computers with the same network name are within range of your notebook.The status box in the middle provides status and error messages.Turning your wireless Ethernet on or offThere are times, such as when you are flying in an aircraft, when you should turn off your wireless Ethernet network. You can also turn off wireless Ethernet to conserve battery power.To turn the wireless Ethernet network on or off:1Right-click the ORiNOCO Client Manager icon in the taskbar.2Select Enable Radio or Disable Radio.Important Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices, by radio interference, and interference due to natural obstructions such as walls, floors, and doors.8508055.fm Page 9 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM
10 www.gateway.comAccessing a different wireless Ethernet networkOnce you have set up your profiles for all the possible wireless Ethernet networks you may want to access, it is easy to access a different network.To access a different wireless Ethernet network:1Right-click the ORiNOCO Client Manager icon in the taskbar.2Select Configuration Profile, then the profile that you have set up for the new network.Technical SupportRefer to your Gateway Solo user’s guide for Gateway Technical Support information.Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationRefer to your Gateway Solo user’s guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information related to wireless networking.MAN US WIRELESS NET GDE R0 7/018508055.fm Page 10 Monday, July 2, 2001 5:02 PM

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