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76 - Wireless networks
W
IRELESS
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.
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.