Setting Up A Home And Office Network; Physically Connecting To A Network Or Broadband Modem; Network Setup Wizard - Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Owner's Manual
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Network Setup Wizard
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
Internet Connection Firewall
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
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:
1. Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer.
NOTE: Insert the cable connector until it clicks into place, and then gently pull the cable to ensure that it is securely attached.
2. Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector.
NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall connector.
Network Setup Wizard
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The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 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.
1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® Communications, and then 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 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
4. Complete the checklist.
5. Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.