Testing your network – Gateway E-2500D User Manual

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Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer

Testing your network

Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite
Internet Web site.

If you are unable to connect to the Internet:

Run the New Connection Wizard (for more information, see

“Using Your Computer

guide” on page 4

)

Check all physical cable connections

Compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the
patterns described in the router or access point literature

Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer

Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on

Refer to your router’s or access point’s troubleshooting information

Contact your Internet service provider

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