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.

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

network adapter connector on computer

 

network wall

network cable

jack

Network Setup Wizard

Windows XP 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 ProgramsAccessoriesCommunications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.

2On the welcome screen, click Next.

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

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

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Dell K0004, DHM manual Setting Up a Home and Office Network, Connecting to a Network Adapter, Network Setup Wizard