Dell 755 Setting Up a Home and Office Network, Connecting to a Network Adapter, Network Setup

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter

To connect a network cable:

NOTE: Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the modem connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone wall jack.

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

network adapter connector

network device

network adapter connector on computer network cable

Network Setup

Windows XP

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 Network Setup Wizard welcome screen, click Next.

3Click Checklist for creating a network.

NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later.

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Microsoft Windows XP Features