[gnome-user-docs/gnome-3-0] Reviewed net- topics



commit 6c0974272b6d5361d74ccc5e07da713ef6722dcb
Author: Phil Bull <philbull gmail com>
Date:   Tue Jun 7 17:39:53 2011 +0100

    Reviewed net- topics

 gnome-help/C/net-passwordok-noconnect.page   |    4 +-
 gnome-help/C/net-proxy.page                  |    2 +-
 gnome-help/C/net-slow.page                   |    4 +-
 gnome-help/C/net-what-is-ip-address.page     |    6 ++--
 gnome-help/C/net-wired-connect.page          |   11 ++------
 gnome-help/C/net-wireless-connect.page       |   35 +++++++++++--------------
 gnome-help/C/net-wireless-disconnecting.page |    8 +++---
 gnome-help/C/net-wireless-find.page          |    2 +-
 gnome-help/C/net-wireless-hidden.page        |   22 +++++++++++++---
 gnome-help/C/net-wireless-wepwpa.page        |    8 +----
 10 files changed, 51 insertions(+), 51 deletions(-)
---
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-passwordok-noconnect.page b/gnome-help/C/net-passwordok-noconnect.page
index c2168e2..6761017 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-passwordok-noconnect.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-passwordok-noconnect.page
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <info>
     <link type="guide" xref="net#wireless"/>
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-04-05" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-06" status="correct"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>Phil Bull</name>
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
  
  <item>
   <p>Try the hex or ASCII pass key</p>
-  <p>The password you enter can also be represented in a different way - as a string of characters in hexadecimal (numbers 0-9 and letters a-f). If you have access to the pass key as well as the password/passphrase, try typing the pass key instead. Make sure you select the correct <gui>wireless security</gui> option when asked for your password (for example, select <gui>WEP 40/128-bit Key</gui> if you're typing the 40-character pass key for a WEP-encrypted connection).</p>
+  <p>The password you enter can also be represented in a different way - as a string of characters in hexadecimal (numbers 0-9 and letters a-f) called a pass key. Each password has an equivalent pass key. If you have access to the pass key as well as the password/passphrase, try typing the pass key instead. Make sure you select the correct <gui>wireless security</gui> option when asked for your password (for example, select <gui>WEP 40/128-bit Key</gui> if you're typing the 40-character pass key for a WEP-encrypted connection).</p>
  </item>
  
  <item>
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-proxy.page b/gnome-help/C/net-proxy.page
index ca4e340..3738722 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-proxy.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-proxy.page
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
     <link type="guide" xref="web#connections"/>
     
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-04-04" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-06" status="correct"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>Phil Bull</name>
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-slow.page b/gnome-help/C/net-slow.page
index 980cc5a..d19ca38 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-slow.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-slow.page
@@ -5,14 +5,14 @@
     <link type="guide" xref="net#problems"/>
     <link type="guide" xref="web#connections"/>
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-04-04" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-06" status="correct"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>Phil Bull</name>
       <email>philbull gmail com</email>
     </credit>
 
-    <desc>Other things might be downloading, you could have a poor connection, or it could be the time of day.</desc>
+    <desc>Other things might be downloading, you could have a poor connection, or it could be a busy time of day.</desc>
     <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/>
   </info>
 
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-what-is-ip-address.page b/gnome-help/C/net-what-is-ip-address.page
index 70064ae..585297f 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-what-is-ip-address.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-what-is-ip-address.page
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <info>
     <link type="guide" xref="net"/>
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-04-05" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-06" status="correct"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>Jim Campbell</name>
@@ -17,11 +17,11 @@
 
   <title>What is an IP address?</title>
 
-  <p>IP address stands for <em>Internet Protocol address</em>, and each device that is connected to a network (such as the Internet) has one.</p>
+  <p>"IP address" stands for <em>Internet Protocol address</em>, and each device that is connected to a network (such as the internet) has one.</p>
 
   <p>An IP address is similar to your phone number. Your phone number is a unique set of numbers that identifies your phone so that other people can call you. Similarly, an IP address is a unique set of numbers that identifies your computer so that it can send and receive data with other computers.</p>
 
   <p>Currently, most IP addresses consist of four sets of numbers, each separated by a period. <code>192.168.1.42</code> is an example of an IP address.</p>
 
-  <note style="tip"><p>An IP address can either be <em>dynamic</em> or <em>static</em>. Dynamic IP addresses are temporarily assigned each time your computer accesses the network. Static IP addresses are fixed, and do not change. Dynamic IP addresses are more common that static addresses--static IP addresses are typically only used when there is a special need for them, such as administering a server.</p></note>
+  <note style="tip"><p>An IP address can either be <em>dynamic</em> or <em>static</em>. Dynamic IP addresses are temporarily assigned each time your computer connects to a network. Static IP addresses are fixed, and do not change. Dynamic IP addresses are more common that static addresses - static addresses are typically only used when there is a special need for them, such as administering a server.</p></note>
 </page>
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-wired-connect.page b/gnome-help/C/net-wired-connect.page
index 9d60eb8..a34d9b6 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-wired-connect.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-wired-connect.page
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <link type="guide" xref="net#wired"/>
     
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-04-05" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-06" status="correct"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name>
@@ -18,14 +18,9 @@
 
 <title>Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network</title>
 
-<comment>
-<cite>shaunm</cite>
-<p>top bar. rotate?</p>
-</comment>
+<p>To set up most wired network connections, all you need to do is plug in a network cable. The network icon on the top bar should spin or pulse for a few seconds and then will change to a "socket" icon when you are connected.</p>
 
-<p>To set up most wired network connections, all you need to do is plug in a network cable. The network icon on the top panel should rotate for a few seconds and then will change to a "socket" icon when you are connected.</p>
-
-<p>If this does not happen, you should first of all make sure that your network cable is plugged in. One end of the cable should be plugged into the rectangular Ethernet (network) port on your computer, the other end should be plugged into a switch, router, wall socket or similar (depending on the network setup you have).</p>
+<p>If this does not happen, you should first of all make sure that your network cable is plugged in. One end of the cable should be plugged into the rectangular Ethernet (network) port on your computer, the other end should be plugged into a switch, router, network wall socket or similar (depending on the network setup you have).</p>
 
 <note>
  <p>You can't plug one computer directly into another one with a network cable (at least, not without some extra setting-up). To connect two computers, you should plug them both into a network hub, router or switch.</p>
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-connect.page b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-connect.page
index 1163149..7481d40 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-connect.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-connect.page
@@ -3,10 +3,12 @@
       id="net-wireless-connect">
   <info>
     <link type="guide" xref="net#wireless"/>
-    <link type="seealso" xref="net-wireless-hidden"/>
+    <link type="seealso" xref="net-wireless-troubleshooting"/>
+    <link type="seealso" xref="net-passwordok-noconnect"/>
+    <link type="seealso" xref="net-wireless-disconnecting"/>
     
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-04-04" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-06" status="correct"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name>
@@ -19,30 +21,23 @@
 
 <title>Connect to a wireless network</title>
 
-<comment>
-<cite>shaunm</cite>
-<p>says to see see-also links, but those aren't useful</p>
-</comment>
-
-<p>Here is how to connect to a wireless network:</p>
+<p>If you have a wireless-enabled computer, you can connect to a wireless network that is within range to get access to the internet, view shared files on the network, and so on.</p>
 
 <steps>
-  <item><p>If you have a wireless hardware switch on your computer, make sure that it is turned on.</p></item>
-  <item><p>Click on the <gui>network</gui> icon in the <gui>top bar</gui>, and look for your desired network.</p>
-    <steps>
-      <item><p>Select the name of your desired wireless network.</p></item>
-      <item><p>If the name of your wireless network isn't in the list, click <gui>More...</gui> to be presented with more network names.</p></item>
-    </steps>
+  <item>
+   <p>Click on the network icon in the top bar and click the name of the network you want to connect to.</p>
+   <p>If the name of the network isn't in the list, try clicking <gui>More</gui> to see if the network is further down the list. If you still don't see the it, you may be out of range or the network <link xref="net-wireless-hidden">might be hidden</link>.</p>
   </item>
-  <item><p>If the network is protected by a password or encryption key, you will be asked for a <gui>Key</gui>. Enter the password or encryption key, and click <gui>Connect</gui>.</p></item>
+  <item><p>If the network is protected by a password (<link xref="net-wireless-wepwpa">encryption key</link>), enter the password when prompted and click <gui>Connect</gui>.</p>
+  <p>If you do not know the key, it may be written on the underside of the wireless router or base station, in its instruction manual, or you may have to ask the person who administers the wireless network.</p></item>
   <item><p>The network icon will change appearance as the computer attempts to connect to the network.</p></item>
+  <item>
+   <p>If the connection is successful, the icon will change to a dot with several bars above it. More bars indicate a stronger connection to the network. If there aren't many bars, the connection is weak and might not be very reliable.</p>
+  </item>
 </steps>
- 
-<p>If the connection is successful, the icon will change to a dot with several bars above it. More bars indicate a stronger connection to the network. Fewer bars indicate a weaker connection to the network.</p>
 
-<note><p>A stronger connection to the network does not necessarily mean that you have a faster internet connection, or that you will have faster download speeds.</p></note>
+<p>If the connection is not successful, you <link xref="net-passwordok-noconnect">may be asked for your password again</link> or it might just tell you that the connection has been disconnected. There are a number of things that could have caused this to happen - you could have entered the wrong password, the wireless signal could be too weak, or your computer's wireless card might have a problem, for example. See <link xref="net-wireless-troubleshooting" /> for more help.</p>
 
-<note><p>Connecting to a wireless network is easy in most cases, but there can sometimes be problems.</p>
-<p>If you experience any trouble with accessing your network, visit some of the other networking-related help topics by clicking on one of the "See Also" links at the bottom of this page.</p></note>
+<p>A stronger connection to a wireless network does not necessarily mean that you have a faster internet connection, or that you will have faster download speeds. The wireless connection connects your computer to the <em>device which provides the internet connection</em> (like a router or modem), but the two connections are actually different, and so will run at different speeds.</p>
 
 </page>
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-disconnecting.page b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-disconnecting.page
index fcec0ae..13b82da 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-disconnecting.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-disconnecting.page
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <link type="guide" xref="net#wireless"/>
     <link type="guide" xref="net#problems"/>
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-03-28" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-04-06" status="correct"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>Jim Campbell</name>
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 
 <title>Why does my wireless network keep disconnecting?</title>
 
-<p>You may find that you have been disconnected from a wireless network even though you wanted to stay connected. Your computer will normally try to reconnect to the network as soon as this happens (the network icon on the top bar will rotate if it is trying to reconnect), but it can be annoying, especially if you were using the internet at the time.</p>
+<p>You may find that you have been disconnected from a wireless network even though you wanted to stay connected. Your computer will normally try to reconnect to the network as soon as this happens (the network icon on the top bar will spin or pulse if it is trying to reconnect), but it can be annoying, especially if you were using the internet at the time.</p>
 
 <section id="signal">
  <title>Weak wireless signal</title>
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 <section id="network">
  <title>Network connection not being established properly</title>
 
- <p>Sometimes, when you connect to a wireless network, it may appear that you have successfully connected at first, but then you will be disconnected. This normally happens because your computer was only partially successful in connecting to the networkâ??it managed to establish a connection, but was unable to finalize the connection for some reason and so was disconnected.</p>
+ <p>Sometimes, when you connect to a wireless network, it may appear that you have successfully connected at first, but then you will be disconnected soon after. This normally happens because your computer was only partially successful in connecting to the network - it managed to establish a connection, but was unable to finalize the connection for some reason and so was disconnected.</p>
  
  <p>A possible reason for this is that you entered the wrong wireless passphrase, or that your computer was not allowed on the network (because the network requires a username to log in, for example).</p>
  
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 <section id="hardware">
  <title>Unreliable wireless hardware/drivers</title>
  
- <p>Some wireless network hardware can be a little unreliable. Wireless networks are complicated, so wireless cards and base stations occasionally run into minor problems and may drop connections. This is annoying, but it happens quite regularly with many devices. If you are disconnected from wireless connections from time to time, this may be the only reason. If it happens very regularly, you may want to consider using different hardware.</p>
+ <p>Some wireless network hardware can be a little unreliable. Wireless networks are complicated, so wireless cards and base stations occasionally run into minor problems and may drop connections. This is annoying, but it happens quite regularly with many devices. If you are disconnected from wireless connections from time to time, this may be the only reason. If it happens very regularly, you may want to consider getting some different hardware.</p>
  
 </section>
 
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-find.page b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-find.page
index 7627544..53a8b33 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-find.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-find.page
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
     <link type="seealso" xref="net-wireless-hidden"/>
     
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-04-05" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-06" status="correct"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name>
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-hidden.page b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-hidden.page
index cccfa1d..ba6a187 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-hidden.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-hidden.page
@@ -3,9 +3,10 @@
       id="net-wireless-hidden">
   <info>
     <link type="guide" xref="net#wireless"/>
+    <link type="seealso" xref="net-editcon#wireless"/>
     
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-04-05" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-06" status="incorrect"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name>
@@ -18,9 +19,22 @@
 
 <title>Connect to a hidden wireless network</title>
 
-<p>It is possible to set-up a wireless network so that it is "hidden" - that is, it won't show up in the list of networks which is displayed when you click the network icon on the top bar (or the list of wireless networks on any other computer).</p>
-
-<p>To connect to a hidden wireless network, click the network icon on the top bar and select <gui>Connect to Hidden Wireless Network</gui>. In the window that appears, type the network name, choose the type of wireless security and click <gui>Connect</gui>.</p>
+<p>It is possible to set-up a wireless network so that it is "hidden" - that is, it won't show up in the list of networks which is displayed when you click the network icon on the top bar (or the list of wireless networks on any other computer). To connect to a hidden wireless network:</p>
+
+<steps>
+ <item>
+  <p>Click your name on the top bar and select <gui>System Settings</gui>.</p>
+ </item>
+ <item>
+  <p>Open <gui>Network</gui> and select <gui>Wireless</gui> from the list on the left.</p>
+ </item>
+ <item>
+  <p>Select <gui>Other</gui> from the <gui>Network Name</gui> drop-down list.</p>
+ </item>
+ <item>
+  <p>In the window that appears, type the network name, choose the type of wireless security and click <gui>Connect</gui>.</p>
+ </item>
+</steps>
 
 <p>You may have to check the settings of the wireless base station/router to see what the network name is. It is sometimes called the <em>BSSID</em> (Service Set Identifier), and looks something like this: <gui>02:00:01:02:03:04</gui>.</p>
 
diff --git a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-wepwpa.page b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-wepwpa.page
index 02fd045..9411759 100644
--- a/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-wepwpa.page
+++ b/gnome-help/C/net-wireless-wepwpa.page
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <link type="guide" xref="net#wireless"/>
     
     <revision pkgversion="3.0" date="2011-04-05" status="final"/>
-    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-06" status="correct"/>
+    <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="3.0.1" date="2011-06-07" status="final"/>
 
     <credit type="author">
       <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name>
@@ -18,11 +18,7 @@
 
 <title>What do WEP and WPA mean?</title>
 
-<comment>
- <p>Explain these terms, and explain wireless security and why it's a good idea.</p>
-</comment>
-
-<p>WEP and WPA (along with WPA2) are names for different encryption tools used to secure your wireless connection. WEP stands for <em>Wired Equivalent Privacy</em>, and WPA stands for <em>Wireless Protected Access</em>. WPA2 represents the second version of the WPA standard.</p>
+<p>WEP and WPA (along with WPA2) are names for different encryption tools used to secure your wireless connection. Encryption scrambles the network connection so that no-one can "listen in" to it and look at which web pages you are viewing, for example. WEP stands for <em>Wired Equivalent Privacy</em>, and WPA stands for <em>Wireless Protected Access</em>. WPA2 is the second version of the WPA standard.</p>
 
 <p>Using <em>some</em> encryption is always better than using none, but WEP is the least secure of these standards, and you should not use it if you can avoid it. WPA2 is the most secure of the three. If your wireless card and router support WPA2, that is what you should use when setting up your wireless network.</p>
  



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