WIRELESS NETWORKS

Connecting to the Internet
Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default. Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. Select your network and enter the password if required.
To turn your computer's Bluetooth or wireless connections on or off, press Fn+F3 to open Launch Manager.

Note: Click On to enable the wireless/Bluetooth connection. Click Off to disable.

Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Please refer to your ISP or router documentation.

Acer Instant Connect
Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of the networks that your computer connects to most frequently.

Wireless networks
A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection.

What are benefits of a wireless network?

Mobility
Wireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example a printer or scanner. Also you can share an internet connection with other computers in your home.

Installation speed and simplicity
Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings.

Components of a wireless LAN
To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following:

Access point (router)
Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Most routers have a built-in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP
(Internet Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to their services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions.