Dell Inspiron 510m - Manual (Page 64)

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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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. Return to the Network Setup Wizard and
follow the instructions on the screen.
Network Problems
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
NOTE:
These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth
®
wireless technology
or cellular products.
C HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable
connector is firmly connected to the optional connector on the computer and the
network wall jack.
C HECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR — Green
indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try
replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the optional network adapter
driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.
R ESTART THE COMPUTER — Try to log on to the network again.
C ONTACT YOUR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR — Verify that your network
settings are correct and that the network is functioning.
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