User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Getting Started
- Getting Help
- Windows Basics
- Using the Internet
- Using Multimedia
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
- Managing Power
- Travel Tips
- Customizing Your Notebook
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Networking Your Notebook
- Moving from Your Old Computer
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Restoring Software
- Troubleshooting
- Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- Index
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Chapter 12: Networking Your Notebook
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Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b, WiFi)
A wireless Ethernet network is appropriate if:
■ You are looking for an alternative to using your telephone line or
installing cable for connectivity
■ The ability to move about with your computer is as important as network
speed
■ You have several Windows-based computers that are used for drive
sharing, printing to a single printer, or surfing the Internet
■ Your notebook computer has wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b) for
networking
■ Your connection speed needs are less than 11000 Kbps (see “Comparing
data transfer speed” on page 139)