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Connecting to a network
You can explore the globe and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired
or wireless network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
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WLAN device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi
networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports,
restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your
computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.
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Bluetooth device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled
devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device
communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—typically
within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.
For more information about wireless technology, the Internet, and networking, see the information and
website links provided in Help and Support.
From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
▲
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Search. In the search field, type
help, and then select Help and Support.
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using the operating system controls:
Operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and
diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls:
1.
From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel.
2.
Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.
For more information, see the information provided in Help and Support.
From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
▲
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Search. In the search field, type
help, and then select Help and Support.
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