Setting up the apr to connect to a network, Setting up the apr for windows me and windows 98 – Dell Inspiron 3800 User Manual

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Setting Up the APR to Connect to a

Network

HINT:

A network adapter

is also referred to as a
network interface
controller (NIC).

NOTICE:

Do not install a network adapter or a network adapter/modem

combination PC Card until you complete the advanced port replicator (APR)
setup.

If you purchased the APR with an integrated network adapter, you must
first configure the computer to use the APR with a network.

Setting Up the APR for Windows Me and Windows 98

1

If the computer is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the

computer (see page 16).

2

Disconnect all external devices from the APR.

3

Connect the AC adapter to the APR and an electrical outlet.

4

Insert the computer into the APR.

5

Turn on the computer.
The computer automatically detects the network adapter and begins

the software installation.

6

At the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click Automatic search for

a better driver (Recommended) and then click Next.

7

Click Finish when Windows displays a message that the driver is

installed.

8

Click Yes to restart the computer.
After the computer restarts, Windows modifies settings, creates a

Dock 1 configuration, and then displays a

Setup is complete

message.

9

Click OK.

10

If the

Updated display settings

message appears, click OK.

11

If necessary, consult your network administrator for instructions on

configuring the network adapter settings.

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