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Setting Up and Using Networks 87
Setting Up and Using Networks
A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the
Internet, another computer, or a network. For example, with a network set up in
a home or small office you can print to a shared printer, access drives and files
on another computer, browse other networks, or access the Internet. You can set
up a local area network (LAN) using a network or broadband modem cable or
set up a wireless LAN (WLAN).
The Microsoft
®
Windows Vista™ operating system provides a wizard to help
guide you through the process of networking computers. For more information
about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click
Start
,
and then
click
Help and Support).
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 on 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.