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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, and return to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 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 - Green indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. 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 Wireless Local Area Networks 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. These settings are unique to your network and cannot be provided by Dell. NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
67
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, and return to the Network Setup
Wizard.
5
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
—
Green indicates that the
network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber
indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.
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 Wireless Local Area Networks
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. These settings are
unique to your network and cannot be provided by Dell.
NOTE:
These networking instructions do not apply to Bluetooth™ or cellular products.