Dell Inspiron 500m - Manual (Page 81)

Set ting Up a Home an d Office Net wor k 81
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft
®
Windows
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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, and return to the Network Setup
Wizard.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Network Problems
C HE CK T HE NE TW O R K C A BL E C ON NE C TO R — Ensure that the network cable connector is
firmly connected to the optional connector on the computer and the network wall jack.
C
HE CK T HE NE TW O R K L IG HT S O N T HE N ET W O RK C ON NE CT 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 TA R T T HE C OM PU TE R — Try to log on to the network again.
C ON TA C T YO U R N E TW O R K A D MIN IS T RA T OR — Verify that your network settings are correct
and that the network is functioning.
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