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50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
2
On the
Network Setup Wizard
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 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later.
4
Complete the checklist and required preparations.
5
Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
NOTE: Wireless networking is optional and may not be available on your computer.
Determining Your Network Type
NOTE: Most wireless networks are of the infrastructure type.
Wireless networks fall into two categories—infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. An
infrastructure network uses routers or access points to connect several computers. An ad-hoc network
does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to one another. For
additional assistance with setting up your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for the
keyword wireless setup.
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The
software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in
the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user’s guide is available on the Dell Support website
at support.dell.com and may also be located on your computer desktop.
When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area
(located in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) when a network, for which your computer is
not configured, is detected in the area.
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