Setting Up A Home And Office Network; Connecting To A Network Adapter; Network Setup Wizard - Dell 400 Owner's Manual

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter

NOTICE:
network cable into the modem connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone
wall jack.
1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer.
Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure.
2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network device.
network adapter
connector
network adapter connector on computer

Network Setup Wizard

The Microsoft
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:
Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the
integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations.
5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug the
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Windows XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you
network device
network cable