Network Setup Wizard; Connecting To A Wireless Local Area Network; Determining Your Network Type - Dell Inspiron 700m Owner's Manual

Network Setup Wizard

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through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a
home or small office.
1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs
click Network Setup Wizard.
2 On the welcome screen, click Next.
3 Click Checklist for creating a network.
NOTE:
Selecting the connection method labeled "This computer connects directly to the Internet"
enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations.
5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.

Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

NOTE:
These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth
cellular products.

Determining Your Network Type

NOTE:
Most wireless networks are of the infrastructure type.
Wireless networks fall into two categories—infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. An
infrastructure network uses routers or access points to connect several computers. An ad-hoc
network does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to one
another. For additional assistance with setting up your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com
and search for the keyword wireless setup.
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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Windows XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you
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