October 2011
Intermediate to advanced
288 pages
6h 28m
English
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5. Working Wirelessly
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to connect to and manage wireless networks for your Chromebook.
• Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
• Connecting to an Ethernet Network
• Managing Network Connections
Chrome OS is a web-based operating system; to use your Chromebook, you must be connected to the Internet. All Chromebooks include built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, so you can connect to the Internet over any nearby Wi-Fi network.
Some Chromebooks also include 3G capability, so you can connect via a mobile data service (Verizon in the U.S.) when no Wi-Fi is available. And, despite the Chromebook being ...