Dell PP05L Setting Up a Home and Office Network, Connecting to a Network Adapter, Network cable

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter

Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.

To connect a network cable:

1Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer.

NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure.

2Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack.

NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack.

network cable

network adapter connector on computer

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 600mApril T8109 Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting a Television to the ComputerConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPIf only part of the display is readable Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities100 AppendixContents Front View Tour of Your ComputerKeyboard status lights Mute button Touch pad buttons Speaker Display latchW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Security cable slot Module bay Right Side ViewParallel connector Back ViewRJ-45 USB C O N N E C T O R S Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerNext window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a Parallel Printer Parallel connector on computerScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a USB Printer Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer USB printer On printer CablePower Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkSurge Protectors Line ConditionersUninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Setting Up Your Computer Using a Battery Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesBattery Performance Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeHealth Gauge Low-Battery WarningRemoving a Battery Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power ProblemsAbout the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryDevice latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Second battery bottomRemoving and Installing Devices While Computer Is Running Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts BatterySystem Functions CD or DVD TrayAdvanced tab in the Power Options Properties Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch pad Touch pad buttons Touch PadTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaCD and DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaSound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDConnecting a Television to the Computer Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHelpful Tips Video cable Audio cable Video ConnectionUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Composite TV-out adapter cable Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkSetting Up a Home and Office Network Network cableNetwork Problems Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network TypeInfrastructure network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPSetting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSolving Problems See Error Messages Accessing HelpVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readDrive Problems Scanner ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected PC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Error messages appear General Program ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program crashesIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Select a restore point and click Next Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsAdding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables Replacing the Hard Drive M2.5 x 5-mm screw Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix SpecificationsPorts and Connectors Smart CardMemory Communications VideoAudio Display Battery AC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Standard Settings Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequenceEnter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Performing a One-Time BootChanging Printer Modes Changing COM PortsDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. Only Contacting Dell Macrovision Product Notice101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 108109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 Appendix Index 119Index 120 121 See UPS122

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