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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 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. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as America Online or DellNet™ by MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a phone line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing phone line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your phone on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone cable to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. 22 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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.
Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection
and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as America Online or
DellNet™ by MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of the following
Internet connection options:
•
Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a phone
line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and
cable modem connections.
•
DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through
your existing phone line. With a DSL connection, you can access
the Internet and use your phone on the same line simultaneously.
•
Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through your local cable TV line.
If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone cable to the
modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack
before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or
cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions.