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Connecting to a Network Adapter, Network Setup Wizard

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Connecting to a Network Adapter Before your computer can communicate on a network, your computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. network adapter connector on computer network cable 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. HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. Setting Up 21

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Setting Up
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Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before your computer can communicate on a network, your computer must
have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.
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.
network adapter
connector on
computer
network cable