Setting Up A Home And Office Network - Dell Latitude D400 User Manual

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NOTE: Insert the cable
until it clicks into place,
and then gently pull it to
ensure that it is secure.
NOTE: Do not use a
network cable with a
telephone wall jack.
NOTE: Selecting the
connection method This
computer connects
directly to the Internet
enables the integrated
firewall provided with
Windows XP .
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Us i ng M icr o s o f t® W i n d o ws ® XP
When you use Fast User Switching, programs that previous users were using
remain running in the background, so your computer might run slower.
Also, multimedia programs, such as games and DVD software, might not
work with Fast User Switching. For more information, see the
Help and Support Center.

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a
network adapter installed and a functional network cable connected to it.
To connect a network cable:
Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the
1
back of your computer.
Connect the other end of the functional network cable to a network
2
connection device, such as a network wall jack.
Network Setup Wizard
®
The Microsoft Windows
Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an
Internet connection between computers in a home or small office.
Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→
1
Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
On the welcome screen, click Next.
2
Click Checklist for creating a network.
3
Complete the checklist and required preparations.
4
Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on
5
the screen.
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XP operating system provides a Network Setup
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