Setting up and using networks, Connecting a network or broadband modem cable – Dell Latitude D630 User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks

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Setting Up and Using Networks

Setting up a computer network provides connectivity between your computer

and the Internet, another computer, or a network. For example, with a network

set up in a home or small office you can print to a shared printer, access drives

and files on another computer, browse other networks, or access the Internet.

You can set up a local area network (LAN) using a network or broadband

modem cable, or set up a wireless LAN (WLAN).
The Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems provide wizards to help

guide you through the process of networking computers. For more information

about Networking, access the Help and Support Center (click

StartHelp and

Support).

Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem

Cable

Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a

network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.

1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back

of your computer.

NOTE:

Insert the cable connector until it clicks into place, and then gently pull

the cable to ensure that it is securely attached.

2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection

device or a network wall connector.

NOTE:

Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall connector.

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