eMachines M6809 eMachines Wireless Supplement - Page 9

getting started setting up your network Let's get started! In this section, we'll show you how to set up your home network, using the previous example of a home environment with an existing desktop computer and broadband Internet connection. The setup steps are: ❂ step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is ok ❂ step 2: connecting your new access point ❂ step 3: gathering information about your connection ❂ step 4: configuring your access point ❂ step 5: testing your home network Throughout this chapter, you'll be using your desktop computer to configure the access point and will not use your notebook. We'll walk you though connecting your notebook to this network in the next chapter. step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is ok Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband connection is working properly. To test the connection, just log on to your desktop computer (in your current setup) and see if you can connect to your favorite Internet website. If the connection is not working properly, contact your Internet service provider (ISP). If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. 12