Acer n30 User Guide
9 G e t t i n g c o n n e c t e d
Connecting to a network
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In the General tab you can set the network name (also known as SSID); this is only
editable if you are creating a new wireless network profile else you are viewing a
preferred network and the SSID has already been established. Indicate whether this
network will connect you to The Internet. Finally, if this is a new network profile,
you can indicate whether this is a computer-to-computer network.
editable if you are creating a new wireless network profile else you are viewing a
preferred network and the SSID has already been established. Indicate whether this
network will connect you to The Internet. Finally, if this is a new network profile,
you can indicate whether this is a computer-to-computer network.
NOTE:
To determine if authentication is needed, check your network administrator.
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To view your wireless network connection after the preceding steps have been
followed, press the
icon in the notification area. A green status indicator will
show how strong your signal is. Tapping Turn Wireless Off will turn off your network
card radio. Pressing the
icon will then allow you to Turn Wireless on.
Once your network card has been configured, you will immediately be connected.
Connecting to a network
If you have access to a network at work, you can send email messages, view Intranet
pages, synchronise your handheld, and access the Internet. You can connect to a
network in one of three ways:
pages, synchronise your handheld, and access the Internet. You can connect to a
network in one of three ways:
• Create a modem connection by using an RAS account.
• Use an wireless Ethernet card and a net tap to connect to the network.
If this is the method you want to use, see "To create an wireless Ethernet
connection to a network" on page 69.
connection to a network" on page 69.
Your n30 handheld supports a SD wireless Ethernet card or a SD Modem card.
• Create a Bluetooth connection to a cellular phone as a modem with
Bluetooth support.
NOTE:
Bluetooth is available only for n30-B.
To create a modem connection to a network
Follow the instructions stated in "To create a modem connection to an ISP" section,
but select Add a new modem connection under My Work Network to begin.
but select Add a new modem connection under My Work Network to begin.
To create a wireless Ethernet connection to a network
Follow the instructions stated in "To create a wireless Ethernet connection to an ISP"
section, but connect to Work under notification bubble to begin.
section, but connect to Work under notification bubble to begin.
To create a connection to a network over Bluetooth
Follow the instructions stated in "To create a conection to an ISP over Blouetooth”
section, but Add a new modem connection from work under connection tab.
section, but Add a new modem connection from work under connection tab.