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50 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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