eMachines EL1300 manual Testing your network

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Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started

Testing your network

Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site.

If you are unable to connect to the Internet:

•Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the window. Take any actions suggested.

•If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections.

•Make sure that your router or access point is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation.

•Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer.

•Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on.

•Refer to your router’s or access point’s troubleshooting information.

•Contact your Internet service provider.

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Contents User Guide Page Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsProduct servicing Iii Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zoneTaking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter About this guide FrontBack Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strainPreparing power connections Protecting from power source problemsChecking the voltage selection Connecting to a broadband modem or network Connecting a dial-up modemUsing the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networkingUsing a router Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit EthernetEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works ImportantSetting Up and Getting Started Router WAN port Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroupConfiguring the TCP/IP protocol Testing your network Adding a printer to your network Sharing resourcesSharing drives and printers Or drive to uncheck the box Click Apply, then click OK Using the network Viewing shared drives and foldersCreating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the networkCopying files across the network Printing files across the network Setting Up and Getting Started Troubleshooting Troubleshooting First stepsCD or DVD drives Add-in cardsAudio DVD drivesTroubleshooting Expansion cards File managementHard drive Troubleshooting Internet See also Modem dial-up onTroubleshooting Keyboard MemoryMemory card reader Modem cable or DSLModem dial-up Page Troubleshooting Page Monitor Mouse Networks Optical disc drivesPage Passwords PowerPrinter Page Sound Recovering your system Creating recovery discs Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Recovering from within Windows OS Returning your system to its factory conditionRecovering from the hard drive during startup Recovering from your recovery discsWhat is Labelflash? Creating Labelflash Disc LabelsCreating disc labels with LabelPrint Page Troubleshooting Page JPG/JPEG TIF/TIFF BMP GIF Label side of most discs is the least shiny side Telephone support Before calling Customer CareSelf-help Troubleshooting Appendix a FCC notice Operation conditionsModem notices Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Appendix a Regulations and safety notices