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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, notebook, tablet PC, and 
convertible tablet PC.
- OR -
An Ethernet card (also called network interface cards or NICs) installed in 
each desktop computer.
- OR -
An Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible tablet PC.
■An Ethernet router. Select a router that gives you the following features:
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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 network. A wireless Ethernet 
network allows you the freedom to move about your home or office with your 
notebook or tablet PC. For example, you can take your notebook or tablet PC 
from your home office to your patio without having an Ethernet jack available.
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Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency
Wireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds and at two different 
frequencies. The following table compares the various wireless Ethernet 
network types.
The two most common types of wireless Ethernet networks are access point 
and peer-to-peer. Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages
IEEE 802.11a 54 Mbps 5 GHz Less possible 
interference than 
IEEE 802.11b and 
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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. The following example shows how 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 
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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 or notebook 
computer, or convertible tablet PC
- OR -
A notebook, tablet PC, or convertible tablet PC with wireless Ethernet 
built-in
- OR -
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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 or notebook 
computer or convertible tablet PC
- OR -
A notebook, tablet PC, or convertible tablet PC with wireless Ethernet 
built-in
- OR -
A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or...

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Using your notebook on a network
Installing and configuring your notebook for 
Ethernet networking
The Setting Up Your Windows Network guide has been included on your hard 
drive. It 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 Documentation.
Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or 
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Moving From
Yo u r  O l d
Computer
If your new notebook 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 Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer 
Wizard
■Transferring Files
■Transferring Internet Settings
■Installing your old printer or scanner
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Using the Windows XP Files and 
Settings Transfer Wizard
If your new notebook is running Windows XP, you can move your data files 
and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your 
old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 
The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as My Documents, 
My Pictures, and Favorites.
To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:...