Gateway ProfileTM 5 User Manual

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Using a wireless Ethernet network

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with the access point using radio waves. If your computer does not have built-in
wireless Ethernet capabilities, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop),
PC card (notebook), or USB adapter.

Equipment you need for an access point
wireless Ethernet network

For an access point wireless Ethernet network you need:

A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer

- OR -

A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop computer

- OR -

A notebook with wireless Ethernet built-in

Tips & Tricks

If you want to access a wireless Ethernet network from
your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to
the router, switch, or hub. For more information about
accessing a wired Ethernet, see

“Using a wired Ethernet

network” on page 161

.

Cable/DSL modem

Access point

USB wireless
adapter

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