Sharing An Internet Connection; Setting Up Internet Explorer - Gateway WGR-250 User Manual

Chapter 5: Using Your Network

Sharing an Internet connection

Internet sharing lets all computers on the network access the Internet at the same time
using one Internet service provider (ISP) connection.
Important

Setting up Internet Explorer

If you are using Windows XP, go to
page 44.
If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE, go to
Explorer in Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE" on page
Setting up Internet Explorer in Windows XP
To set up Internet Explorer on each computer on your Ethernet network in Windows XP:
1
Make sure that the access point/router is turned on and configured as instructed by
your cable or DSL provider.
2
Click , right-click
Start
dialog box opens.
44
The Internet setup procedure for Windows XP uses the
Windows XP New Connection Wizard and Internet
Explorer. The example screens show those screens that
typically appear in the course of using the wizard. If your
Internet connection differs from that used in this example,
you may encounter additional screens or screens with
different selections. Make sure that you read each screen
in the wizard and make your selections based on your
particular Internet connection situation.
If you use a browser other than Internet Explorer, see the
help provided with that browser for configuring it for use
on a network.
"Setting up Internet Explorer in Windows XP" on
, then click
Internet
www.gateway.com
. The Internet Properties
Internet Properties
"Setting up Internet
47.