Gateway DVD Player - Manual (Page 21)

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About your home network
Before you begin, you must have a Microsoft Windows-based home network set up. If you
do not already have a network installed, you need to purchase the network components
and follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. The Gateway
Connected DVD Player supports all major types of home networks, including:
■ Wireless access point
A Wireless access point network uses radio waves to link devices using a wireless
network card, an access point, and a wired Ethernet network.
■ Wireless peer-to-peer
A wireless peer-to-peer network consists of two or more wireless Ethernet computers
that communicate with each other without a wireless access point.
■ Wired Ethernet
A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more devices connected through an
Ethernet cable.
Your Gateway Connected DVD Player came with a wireless 802.11g network PC Card.
Important If you are using a wireless network with an access point, be sure to
configure the access point according to the manufacturer's
instructions before continuing.