Dell Dimension 4500S - Manual (Page 21)

S e t t i n g U p 21
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before your computer can communicate on a network, your computer must
have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.
Network Setup Wizard
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.
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.
HINT: Selecting the
connection method This
computer connects
directly to the Internet
enables the integrated
firewall provided with
Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to
the Network Setup Wizard.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen.
network adapter
connector on
computer
network cable