Setting Up a Home and Office Network 81
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Window s® 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.
3Click Checklist for creating a network.
NOTE: Sele cting the conne ct ion m etho d T his co mput er co nne cts di rec tly t o the Int ernet ena bles
the integrated fi rewall provided wit h Windows XP.
4Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to the Network Setup
Wizard.
5Follow the instructions on the screen.
Network Problems
CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR —Ensure that the network cable connector is
firmly connected to the optional c onnector on the computer and the net work wall jack.
CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR—G reen ind ica tes that th e
network connection is active. If t he status light is not green, try replacin g the network cable. Amber
indicates that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.
RESTART THE COMPUTER —Try to log on to the network again .
CONTACT YOUR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR —Verify that your network settings are correct
and that the network is functio ning.
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