Dell Inspiron 8200 Owner's Manual - Page 37
Setting Up a Home and Office Network With WindowsXP, Connecting to the Internet
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2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, select New Computer, and then click Next. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP 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 AOL or 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. HINT: Selecting the This computer connects directly to the Internet connection method enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. HINT: ISPs vary by country. S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 37