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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, and tablet PC.
- 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. IEEE 802.11a and 
IEEE 802.11g wireless Ethernet run 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, 
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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 or tablet PC 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 or tablet PC 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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Installing and configuring your tablet PC 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 tablet PC. To access this guide, tap 
Start, All Programs, then 
tap 
Gateway Documentation.
Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off
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To turn wireless Ethernet on or off using Windows XP:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, tap 
Network and Internet Connections. The 
Network and Internet Connections window opens.
2Ta p / D o u b l e - t a p  Network Connections. The Network Connections window 
opens.
3Button-tap Wireless Network Connection, then tap Enable to turn on wireless 
Ethernet or tap 
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Moving from
Yo u r  O l d
Computer
If your new tablet PC 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 

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Using the Files and Settings 
Transfer Wizard
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:
■Ta p  Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools,...