Dell Inspiron 3800 - Manual (Page 20)

20 Setting Up
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Setting Up the APR to Connect to a
Network
HINT: A network adapter
is also referred to as a
network interface
controller (NIC).
NOTICE: Do not install a network adapter or a network adapter/modem
combination PC Card until you complete the advanced port replicator (APR)
setup.
If you purchased the APR with an integrated network adapter, you must
first configure the computer to use the APR with a network.
Setting Up the APR for Windows Me and Windows 98
1 If the computer is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the
computer (see page 16).
2 Disconnect all external devices from the APR.
3 Connect the AC adapter to the APR and an electrical outlet.
4 Insert the computer into the APR.
5 Turn on the computer.
The computer automatically detects the network adapter and begins
the software installation.
6 At the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click Automatic search for
a better driver (Recommended) and then click Next.
7 Click Finish when Windows displays a message that the driver is
installed.
8 Click Yes to restart the computer.
After the computer restarts, Windows modifies settings, creates a
Dock 1 configuration, and then displays a
Setup is complete
message.
9 Click OK.
10 If the
Updated display settings
message appears, click OK.
11 If necessary, consult your network administrator for instructions on
configuring the network adapter settings.