Setting Up A Home And Office Network; Connecting To A Network Adapter; Network Setup Wizard - Dell Dimension J2936 Owner's Manual

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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 network cable connected to it.
To connect a network cable:
Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your
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computer.
NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is
secure.
Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device, such as a
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network wall jack.
NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack.

Network Setup Wizard

The Microsoft
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→ Communications, and
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then click Network Setup Wizard.
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Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer
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Windows XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to
network adapter
connector on computer
network
wall jack
network cable