Toshiba NB505 User Manual

User’s Manual

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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series

Setting

1. Please make sure that the Wireless Communication function is on.
2. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and

Sharing Center.

3. Click Set up a new connection or network.
4. Follow the wizard. You will need the name of the wireless network

together with security settings. Consult the documentation

accompanied with your router or ask your wireless network

administrator for the settings.

Security

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TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable encryption functionality,

otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider

using a wireless connection. If this occurs, the outsider may illegally

access your system, eavesdrop, or cause the loss or destruction of

stored data.

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TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or

illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof.

Card Specifications

Radio Characteristics

Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN module may vary according to:

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Country/region where the product was purchased

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Type of product

The transmission speed over the wireless LAN, and the distance over

which the wireless LAN can reach, may vary depending on surrounding

electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and

configuration, client design and software/hardware configurations. The

transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified

under the appropriate standard - the actual transmission speed will be

lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

Form Factor

PCI Express Mini Card

Compatibility

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IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANs

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Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi

Alliance. The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is a

certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Network Operating

System

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Microsoft Windows Networking

Media Access

Protocol

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CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with

Acknowledgment (ACK)