HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5116 Quick Start Manual page 25

To set up a network, you
must:
Install the network
protocols and services
Map the network drive
Share printers and
folders
However, the easiest way
is to use the network setup
wizard that is provided
with your network
hardware.
The Network Neighbourhood
icon will not appear on the
Windows desktop until the
network protocols are
installed.
A protocol is the language
computers used to
communicate over a network.
Computers must use the same
protocol to communicate with
one another.
Your network protocols should already be installed, however, if
these are accidentally deleted you can re-install them, and set up
your network again by following these instructions.
1. If a network is not yet set up,
from the Windows desktop
click Start, point to
Settings, and then click
Control Panel.
2. Double-click the
Network icon.
3. When the message Your
network is not complete.
Do you want to continue? is
displayed, click Yes.
4. In the Network window, the Configuration tab is displayed:
a. Click Add.
b. Select Client and click Add.
c. Select Microsoft.
d. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click
OK.
e. Select File and Print Sharing..., then select both check
boxes.
f. Click OK. In the Network window, the Configuration
tab is displayed. Click Add.
5. In the Select Network Component Type window:
a. Click Protocol.
b. Click Add.