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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.
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Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet 
network
For a wired Ethernet network you need:

An Ethernet jack on each desktop computer and notebook.
- OR -
An Ethernet card 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.

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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.
Wireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds. 802.11a wireless Ethernet 
runs at speeds up to 54 Mbps, or about half the speed of Fast Ethernet. 802.11b 
wireless Ethernet runs at speeds up to 11 Mbps, or approximately the same 
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Example access point wireless Ethernet 
network
By using an access point, you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access 
a wired Ethernet network. 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. 
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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 computer
- OR -
A notebook with wireless Ethernet built-in
- OR -
A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have 
wireless Ethernet built-in

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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 
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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 computer
- OR -
A notebook with wireless Ethernet built-in
- OR -
A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have 
wireless Ethernet built-in
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Using your notebook on a network
Installing and configuring your notebook for 
Ethernet networking
A guide in .PDF format has been included on your hard drive that provides 
instructions for installing and configuring both wired and wireless Ethernet 
networking on your notebook. To access this guide, click 
Start, All Programs, 
then click 
Gateway Utilities.
Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off
To turn wireless Ethernet on or off:
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Moving from Your
Old Computer
If your new computer is replacing an old computer, you 
may have personal data files, Internet settings, a printer or 
other peripheral devices, and other unique computer 
settings that you want to move from your old computer 
to your new one. Read this chapter to learn about:

Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Transferring Files

Transferring Internet Settings

Installing your old printer or scanner

Installing your old programs