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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 91
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft
®
Windows
®
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.
5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on
the screen.
Network Problems
CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable
connector is firmly connected to the optional connector on the computer and the
network wall jack.
C
HECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR — 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
ESTART THE COMPUTER — Try to log on to the network again.
C
ONTACT YOUR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR — Verify that your network
settings are correct and that the network is functioning.