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| + | == Getting Connected == | ||
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| + | There are multiple ways to connect to the Internet: | ||
| + | * wireless access point (WiFi hotspot); | ||
| + | * “School Server” mesh network; | ||
| + | * “simple” mesh network, which lets you collaborate directly with other XOs; | ||
| + | * wired network (may require an external adapter—e.g., see [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/USB_ethernet_adaptors USB Ethernet adaptors]). | ||
| + | You make your connection from the Neighborhood view. Your current connection status is shown on the Frame. | ||
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| − | + | Step 1: Go to the Neighborhood view | |
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| + | Go to the Neighborhood view to connect to an access point. The Neighborhood view is accessed by pressing the round key with eight dots, found in the upper-left corner of the keyboard. | ||
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Revision as of 10:34, 16 June 2008
Wiki-based Getting Started Guide (based on Joyride 2037)
Getting Connected
There are multiple ways to connect to the Internet:
- wireless access point (WiFi hotspot);
- “School Server” mesh network;
- “simple” mesh network, which lets you collaborate directly with other XOs;
- wired network (may require an external adapter—e.g., see USB Ethernet adaptors).
You make your connection from the Neighborhood view. Your current connection status is shown on the Frame.
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