Asus Eee PC 701SDX/Linux - Manual (Page 34)

4-2 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
Internet
Configuring a wireless network connection
1. Press + (<Fn> + <F2>) to activate the wireless LAN
function.
2. Click Wireless Networks from Internet tab.
3. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the
list and click Connect to build the connection.
4. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.
5. After a connection has been established, the connection is
shown on the list.
6. You can see the wireless signal strength bars in the Notification
area.
Ensure that the box before Enable wireless is checked.
Right-click the wireless signal bar in the Notification area to
quickly Connect to another network, Create new connection,
or browse All Network Connections.
Configuring a network connection
If you want to obtain network access, connect the network cable,
with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the network port on the Eee
PC and the other end to a hub or switch. The illustration below is the
example of your Eee PC connected to a network hub or switch for
use with the built-in Ethernet controller. Connect to network before
enjoying all the network services and functions in Eee PC.
Local Area Network
Using a dynamic IP:
1. From the Internet tab, select Network to start the
configuration.
2. Click Create to create a network connection.
3. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next.