eMachines 500 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• first things first

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• contents

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  • what is a wireless network?

    5
  • why go wireless?

    5
  • wireless features on your notebook

    6
  • example of a wireless home network that includes a desktop computer

    7
• an introduction to wireless networking

  5
  • what do I need to get started?

    8
    • access point recommendations

      8
  • setting up your network

    9
    • step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is ok

      9
    • step 2: connecting your new access point

      10
    • step 3: gathering information about your connection

      11
    • step 4: configuring your access point

      12
    • step 5: testing your home network

      13
• setting up your home network

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• connecting to your new wireless network

  14
  • turning the wireless off and on

    19
  • monitoring your wireless connection

    20
  • enabling file & print sharing

    21
    • sharing a printer

      23
    • sharing a file or folder

      25
  • reconnecting to your network

    27
  • connecting to hot spots

    28
• learning more about wireless networking

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  • common problems and solutions

    30
  • frequently asked questions

    31
• troubleshooting

  29
• wireless specifications

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