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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. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E 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. RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - Try to log on to the network again. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I S T R A T 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. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 71

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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
HECK
THE
NETWORK
CABLE
CONNECTOR
—
Ensure that the network cable connector is
firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack.
C
HECK
THE
NETWORK
LIGHTS
ON
THE
NETWORK
CONNECTOR
—
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.
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.
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.