114 www.gateway.comChapter 7: Networking Your ComputerPrinting files across the networkTo print files across the network:1 Open the file you want to print.2 Click File, then click Print.3 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer.4 Click OK.Connecting to hotspotsA hotspot is a high-speed wireless Internet access point available in public locations suchas airports, airline clubs, libraries, book shops, and coffee houses.While you are away from your home office, hotspots let you send and receive e-mail, surfWeb sites, or access your company’s network.You usually need to sign up to get access through hotspot connections. During the sign-upprocess, the vendor will provide you with the necessary connection information.To access any new network, obtain information about the network (such as the SSID,password key, and security settings to use) and enter that information. See “Configuringcomputer settings for an access point” on page 98 for instructions.Important Before you can print a file across the network, you must install thedriver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from.You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from theCD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer’s Web site.Important If you want to access your company’s network through a hotspot,contact your network administrator for setup information. You willprobably be routed through a VPN connection for maximum security.Caution Because hotspots typically do not enable any security measures, thedata that you are sending and receiving may be vulnerable.Any of the files on your computer that are marked for sharing maybe accessible to other users on the network.
