Dell Inspiron 300m - Manual (Page 71)

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 71
Network Setup Wizard
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 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.
Network Problems
C HE C K T H E N ET W OR K C A B L E CO N NE C T O R — Ensure that the network cable connector is
firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack.
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HE C K T H E N ET W OR K L IG H T S O N THE NE TWO R K C O N NE C T O R — Left light indicates the
network connection speed. If the status light is off, the computer is not detecting network connection,
try replacing the network cable. The status light is solid green, at 10-Mbps, amber at 100-Mbps, and
yellow at 1-Gbps connection speed.
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E S T A R T THE C O MP U T E R — Try to log on to the network again.
C O NT A C T YOUR NE TWO R K A D M IN IS T R AT O R — Verify that your network settings are correct
and that the network is functioning.
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to Bluetooth™ or cellular products
Before you can connect to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific
information about your network. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along
with any special security settings from your network administrator. The settings are unique
to your network and cannot be provided by Dell.