Dell Inspiron 8500 - Manual (Page 91)

Setting Up a Home and Office Network 91
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft ® Windows ® XP operating system 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.
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.
5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on
the screen.
Network Problems
C HE C K T H E N ET W OR K C A B L E CO N NE C T O R — Ensure that the network cable
connector is firmly connected to the optional connector on the computer and the
network wall jack.
C
HE C K T H E N ET W OR K L IG H T S O N THE NE TWO R K C O N NE 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 optional network adapter
driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.
R
E S T A R T THE C O MP U T E R — Try to log on to the network again.
C O NT A C T YOUR NE TWO R K A D M IN IS T R AT O R — Verify that your network
settings are correct and that the network is functioning.