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:
NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is
secure.
Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your
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computer.
NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack.
Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device, such as a
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network wall jack.
network adapter
connector on computer
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft
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
network cable
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Windows
XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide
network
wall jack