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Troubleshooting your wireless 
network
The wireless network does not connect.
If you ran the Windows XP Network setup wizard, your computer may 
be set up to use a bridge even if you do not need one.
To remove the network bridge:
1Click 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.
2Click/Double-click Network Connections. The...

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Your connection on the network seems intermittent.
■In addition to other factors, the strength of a wireless connection is 
determined by the distance from the access point router and 
structural material that the signal must travel through (such as walls, 
cabinets, ceilings, and floors.)
If you cannot relocate, see if you can improve the connection by 
changing the channel of the access point router.
Your wireless network is running slower than you expect
■If your wireless network is...

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Your are in a wireless network, but no available networks are listed in 
the Windows XP Wireless Networking utility.
■If the network you are attempting to access does not broadcast its 
SSID, you need to request the SSID from the administrator and add 
that network’s information into the wireless utility. For more 
information, see “Adding an access point router” on page 122.
■You may want to try entering ANY as the SSID, which will make 
the notebook try to auto-detect the network....

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Appendix A
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal
Information
■Safety information
■Regulatory statements
■Notices 

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Important safety information
Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of 
information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is 
important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation 
are followed.
Setting up your system
■Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before 
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■When the notebook is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through 
the notebook. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem 
cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system.
■Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if:■The power cord or plug is damaged.■Liquid has been spilled into the system.■The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed.■The system...

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Regulatory compliance 
statements
Wireless Guidance
Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication 
devices), may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. These devices may operate 
in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11B/G LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11A LAN), and 
traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Cellular data modem). The following section 
is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device.
Additional...

143www.gateway.com WarningIn environments where the risk of interference to 
other devices or services is harmful or perceived 
as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may 
be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and 
Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are 
limited examples where use of wireless devices 
may be restricted or eliminated. When in 
environments where you are uncertain of the 
sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable 
authority for authorization prior to...

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United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication 
devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz band, may be present 
(embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are 
present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Wireless devices that may be in your system are...