Samsung Q1B - Manual (Page 45)

Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Optional) 45
Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Optional)
A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network environment that enables communication be-
tween multiple computers using wireless LAN devices.
Using the wireless network connections between computer systems, you can use normal network
functions such as sharing of files, folders and printers.
A wireless LAN card is optional. The model of the wireless LAN card is determined by the relevant
product.
To view the installed wireless LAN card, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Mainte-
nance > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager.
The wireless LAN connection settings are described on the basis of a Windows XP Service Pack
2 installed computer.
It is recommended using the default settings provided by Windows XP as the wireless LAN set-
tings for Windows XP installed computers.
To setup the wireless card using the software supplied by the wireless LAN card manufacturer,
refer to "Setting up a Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program" (p50).
To use the Wireless LAN, the Wireless LAN must be turned on.
Press the Menu button and press the Wireless LAN ON item to turn it on. If the Wireless LAN
is turned on, the Wireless LAN LED ( ) is lit up.
Wireless Network Connection Types
Wireless network connections can be classified into two categories.
1) Access Point (AP)
You can connect to an AP to use the network. This is only possible in an environment equipped with
an AP. For details, see “Connecting to an Access Point (AP)” on page 46.
What is an Access Point (AP)?
An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs, and act a s a wireless hub. You
can connect multiple wireless LAN installed computers to an AP.
2) Computer-to-computer (ad hoc)
This is also called a peer-to-peer network.
In computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that
have wireless LAN modules. For details, see “Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-
to-peer or ad hoc)” on page 47.