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Chapter 2.
Using the computer
A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network
environment that enables communicating between multiple
computers at home or a small-size offi ce through wireless LAN
devices.
The descriptions below are for computer models with •
a Wireless LAN card or device. A Wireless LAN device is
optional.
The pictures in this manual may diff er from the actual
product depending on your wireless LAN device model.
To use wireless LAN, you have to turn the wireless LAN •
device on. Press the
+ key combination to open
the Wireless On/Off window and set the Wireless LAN item
to On.
What is an Access Point ( AP)?
An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless
LANs, and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network.
You can connect multiple wireless LAN installed computers
to an AP.
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
If there is an AP, you can connect to the Internet via the AP using
the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows.
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For Windows 7
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If you click the Network Connections icon in the system
tray, a list of available APs appears. If you select an AP to
connect to, the Connect button appears.
AP List
Wireless Network
(Optional)