Network Setup Wizard; Network Problems; Connecting To A Wireless Local Area Network - Dell Inspirion 510M Owner's Manual

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Network Setup Wizard

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through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a
home or small office.
1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then
click Network Setup Wizard.
2 On the welcome screen, click Next.
3 Click Checklist for creating a network.
NOTE:
integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. Return to the Network Setup Wizard and
follow the instructions on the screen.

Network Problems

C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R
connector is firmly connected to the optional connector on the computer and the
network wall jack.
C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R
indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try
replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the optional network adapter
driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.
R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R
O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I S T R A T O R
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settings are correct and that the network is functioning.

Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

NOTE:
or cellular products.
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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Windows XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you
Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the
— Try to log on to the network again.
These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth
— Ensure that the network cable
— Green
— Verify that your network
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wireless technology