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58 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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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, and return to the Network Setup Wizard.
5
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 that 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.
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth
®
wireless technology
or cellular products.
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.