N

navigation keys, 201

networks

connecting through infrared (IrDA) link, 701-703

connections, 686-692

remote terminals, 686-690

TCP/IP connections, 690-692

direct connections, 703-704

FireWire connections, 249

hubs, 692

packet data, 684-686

routers, 693-694

setting up 1394 network, 700-701

setting up Ethernet connection, 697-700

switches, 693

using modem, 695-697

New Connection Wizard, 719-723

noise reduction, 74, 469

Northbridge controllers, 100-101

Notification Area. See System Tray

null modem cables, 278-280

numeric keypad, 202, 213-214

numlock status, changing settings in BIOS, 125