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This document provides information about configuring systems to connect to networks, the internet, and other machines on a shared network.

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Select the desired connection if it is available and <mousebutton>click</mousebutton> the <guibutton>Edit...</guibutton> button. If the proper connection is not available, <mousebutton>click</mousebutton> the <guibutton>Add...</guibutton> button.

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Enter the details and <mousebutton>click</mousebutton> the <guibutton>OK</guibutton> button.

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<mousebutton>Click</mousebutton> the <guibutton>OK</guibutton> in the main window.

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In some cases, the wireless network device may need a restricted driver in order to operate. The best way to check this is to open the application named <application>Jockey</application>. To open <application>Jockey</application>, go to <menuchoice><guimenu>Kickoff Application Launcher</guimenu><guisubmenu>Applications</guisubmenu><guisubmenu>System</guisubmenu><guimenuitem>Hardware Deivers</guimenuitem></menuchoice>. If the wireless network device requires a restricted driver, <application>Jockey</application> will provide that information and assist with selecting, installing, and activating the proper driver. When this step is completed, wireless connections can be configured. The machine must be rebooted before the newly installed, restricted driver will make the wireless device work.

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If a connection has been made previously to the selected network, connect to that network by <mousebutton>clicking</mousebutton> on it in the <guilabel>Wireless</guilabel> tab. If no connection has been made to the desired network previously, continue with the following procedure:

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Enter the <acronym>SSID</acronym> of the new network. It can be entered manually, if known. If not, press the <guibutton>Scan</guibutton> button to search for the network.

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<emphasis>Mobile Broadband</emphasis> means any high speed internet connection that is provided by an external device, such as a <acronym>3G</acronym><acronym>USB</acronym> stick or mobile phone with built-in <acronym>HSPA</acronym>, <acronym>UMTS</acronym>, or <acronym>GPRS</acronym> data connection. Some laptops have been offered recently with mobile broadband devices already installed.

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The <guilabel>New Mobile Broadband Connection</guilabel> wizard will be displayed. Enter the device and carrier information.

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There are three types of Virtual Private Networks (<acronym>VPN</acronym>) which are currently supported by <application>NetworkManager</application>. It is important to know the type of <acronym>VPN</acronym> network in order to connect to it.