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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:
| 1 | Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the |
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| back of your computer. |
HINT: Insert the cable | 2 | Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection |
until it clicks into place, |
| device, such as a network wall jack. |
and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure.
HINT: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack.
network adapter
connector on computer 
network wall jack
network cable 
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.
1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
2On the welcome screen, click Next.
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