Connecting to the Internet. Acer ES1-521

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Note

Information in this section may not apply to your computer.

This chapter includes basic information on types of connections, and getting connected to the Internet. For detailed information, please

refer to Network connections on page 74 .

Connecting with a cable

Built-in network feature

The built-in network feature makes it easy for you to connect your computer to the Internet using a cable.

But first, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) -- usually a phone or cable company -- will have to go to your home or office to set up Internet service. The ISP will install a small box, called a router, that will allow you to connect to the Internet.

Once your router is set up, all you have to do is plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into a port on your router. (Refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to get online.

Connecting wirelessly

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Connecting to a wireless LAN

A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network , which can link two or more computers without using wires. Once connected to

WLAN, you can access the Internet. You can also share files, other devices, and even your Internet connection itself.

Warning

Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be prohibited. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during take-off, as they may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be illegal. You may turn on your computer’s wireless devices only when informed that it is safe to do so by the cabin crew.

Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default and

Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. Select your network and enter the password if required.

Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on or off. You can use the network management options to turn your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over the network. From the Start screen, start typing

’wireless’ then select Connect to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings . Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions.

Note

Please refer to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or router documentation for details on connecting to the Internet.

Connecting to a 3G network

If your computer has a SIM slot, you can connect to the Internet using a 3G (cellular phone) network. To do this, you must have a compatible

SIM card and a data contract with your cellular provider.

Note

Please contact your cellular provider for details on connecting to the Internet via 3G.