Setting Up A Network; Windows Xp; Windows Vista; Wireless Local Area Network - Dell Inspiron 1520 Owner's Manual

Setting Up a Network

Windows XP

1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications→ Network
Setup Wizard→ Next→ Checklist for creating a network.
NOTE:
directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).
2 Complete the checklist.
3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the
wizard.

Windows Vista

1 Click the Windows Vista Start button
Set up a connection or network.
2 Select an option under Choose a connection option.
3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.

Wireless Local Area Network

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a series of interconnected computers
that communicate with each other over the air waves rather than through a
network cable connected to each computer. In a WLAN, a radio
communications device called an access point or wireless router connects
network computers and provides Internet, or network access. The access
point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer
communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves.

What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection

Before you can set up a WLAN, you need:
• High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL)
• A broadband modem that is connected and working
• A wireless router or access point
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Setting Up and Using Networks
Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects
, and then click Connect To→