Setting up and using networks, Connecting a network or broadband modem cable, Setting up a network in microsoft® windows® xp – Dell Precision M4300 (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks

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Setting Up and Using Networks

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.

Setting Up a Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP

1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications→ Network Setup Wizard→ Next→

Checklist for creating a network.

NOTE:

Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet

enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).

2 Complete the checklist.
3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the wizard.

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