Internet Access For Your PCs & Peripherals
Many of today’s devices rely heavily on access to your office network and the Internet. In this tutorial, we’ll give show you how to connect devices to the company network.
Laptops
Most laptops support wired and wireless connections. Creating a wired connection is as simple as running an Ethernet cable from the router to the Ethernet port on the laptop. To connect to the local Wi-Fi AP (access point), you’ll need to know the SSID (Service Set Identifer), which is the name you gave the network when you set up the router. You’ll also need to know the security passcode.
To connect with a laptop running Windows 7, select the network icon in the Notifcation Area of the Taskbar (in the lower-right corner of the screen). Under Wireless Network Connection, you should see the SSID for your office network, as well as the signal strength of the network. If your signal is weak or the SSID doesn’t appear, you may need to move closer to the wireless router for a more reliable, speedy connection. Double-click the network you want to connect to and enter the password. When the laptop successfully connects, the icon in the Windows Taskbar will change from gray to white signal strength bars.
In Windows Vista, you’ll also click the networking icon in the lower-right corner. Instead of clicking the network you want to connect to, as you do in Windows 7, click the Connect button that appears next to the SSID. With networks that require a password, you’ll enter the credentials in the Type Te Network Security Key window. Click OK.
Tablets
Most tablets can only connect to your office network wirelessly because they lack an Ethernet port. Although specifc steps will vary by brand and model, you can generally reach the Wi-Fi feature by opening a Settings menu and fnding the Wi-Fi or wireless networks tab.
Android.
With a tablet that runs Android, bring up the app screen and select Settings. Choose Wireless & Networks and choose Wi-Fi Settings. Make sure the Wi-Fi tab has a check mark and wait for the tablet to scan for available networks. Select the network you want to connect to and enter the security credentials. Select Show Password if you want to see the characters you enter. Tap Connect when you’ve entered the password and you’ll see a Wi-Fi icon in the Notifcation Area.
BlackBerry OS.
To connect to Wi-Fi with a device running BlackBerry OS, tap the Wi-Fi symbol in the Status bar and select the network you want to connect to. Afer selecting your preferred network, enter the security password and hit Connect.
IOS.
With a tablet that runs iOS, click the Settings app and select Wi-Fi. Make sure that Wi-Fi is switched on and look through the available networks for your preferred connection. Select the option you prefer and enter the password. Once connected, the Wi-Fi icon will turn blue. If you’re connecting outside of the ofce, such as at a local cofee shop, you may fnd that you don’t have access to the Internet (even though you’re connected to the shop’s Wi-Fi hotspot) until you open your device’s browser and accept the agreement that automatically appears.
Sometimes businesses charge for Wi-Fi access, so you may need to pay for a given amount of Internet time. A number of tablets are also capable of connecting to the Internet via built-in mobile broadband connections. Tese 3G- and 4G-enabled tablets are generally always connected, unless you set the tablet to Airplane mode (a mode in which all wireless connectivity is disabled).
Smartphones
Smartphones typically have mobile broadband and Wi-Fi connectivity. Te mobile broadband connection is convenient, but the ofce Wi-Fi connection will provide faster, more reliable Web browsing and downloading.
Android.
With an Android phone, open Settings and click Wireless & Networks. If Wi-Fi is not enabled, click the Wi-Fi tab to initialize a network scan. To see the available networks, click Wi-Fi Settings. Select your preferred network and scroll down to enter the security credentials. Once you’ve entered the password, click Connect. A Wi-Fi icon will appear in the Notifcations Area.
BlackBerry OS.
With most BlackBerrys, select the Manage where you can provide the Username and Password. When you’re done entering the credentials, click Accept and you should see Blue bars next to the Wi-Fi icon.
Windows Phone 7. For Windows Phone 7 devices, select Start, flick left to see the App list, select Settings, and click Wi-Fi. Double check that Wi-Fi networking is on and let the phone scan for available connections. Tap the network you want to connect to, enter the security credentials, and click the check mark.
E-Reader
Most ebook readers have Wi-Fi connectivity. Some also support mobile broadband connections. Wi-Fi management can typically be found in the e-reader’s settings under Wi-Fi or Wireless Networks. Connecting to an e-reader’s mobile broadband service is even easier: Te device usually connects automatically. If the e-reader isn’t connected, simply turn on the connection in its Settings menu.
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