User`s guide

Connection Options 29
To make a local area network connection:
1 Connect an Ethernet cable from the jack or hub of a local area network to the
computer’s Ethernet port.
2 The local area’s Ethernet controller will automatically make a connection.
The local area connection component of Ethernet controller was created and
configured when installing the system. And it’s always active in making connection
while running the computer.
Once a connection is established, you will find the icon of the component shows
“connected” in Network Connections panel. You can click the icon to open its window
and check connection status, enable and disable the connection, or open its
connection properties window to configure this connection component.
Wireless LAN Connection
Using the built-in 802.11 b/g wireless LAN module and connecting your computer to
an infrastructure network or an ad hoc network.
Infrastructure network
A local area network using access points to connect computers and
devices on the network.
Ad hoc network
A computer-to-computer local area network.
To make a wireless network connection:
1 Turn on wireless LAN module (Use hot key Fn + F8 (see “
Hot Keys” section on
page 18) or “WiFi” icon in Flybook Control Center (see “Flybook Control
Center” section on page 36) to turn on/off wireless LAN module).
2 The driver program will start the connection component, seek the wireless
networks automatically, and connect your computer to the best preferred
network listed in Preferred Networks.
Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide