Setting Up A Home And Office Network; Connecting To The Internet - Dell Inspiron 2600 Owner's Manual

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Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer
On the Which computer is this? screen, select New Computer, and
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then click Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Windows XP provides a Network Setup 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→
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Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
On the welcome screen, click Next.
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Click checklist for creating a network.
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Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to
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the Network Setup Wizard.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and
an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer
one or more of the following Internet connection options:
• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a phone line.
Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable
modem connections.
• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through
your existing phone line. With a DSL connection, you can access the
Internet and use your phone on the same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through your local cable TV line.
If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the
modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before
you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable modem
connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions.