Dell Inspiron 531s (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 50)

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft
®
Windows
®
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.
Windows XP:
1 Click Start, 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 SP1.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations.
5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on
the screen.
Windows Vista
®
:
1 Click Start and then click Network.
2 This brings up the Network dialog screen. Click Network and Sharing Center.
NOTE:
This screen also provides links to Add a Printer and to Add a Wireless
Device (if available).
3 This will bring up the Network and Sharing Center dialog screen - click
Set up a connection or network from the list of tasks on the left-hand side
of this dialog screen.
4 From a list of tasks to choose from, such as, Connect to the Internet,
Set Up a wireless router or access point and more. Choose the task most
appropriate for your network and follow the on-screen prompts.
For more information, access Help and Support - use the search term Network.
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