Dell PP04S Network Setup Wizard, Network Problems, Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

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.

1 Click 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: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.

4Complete the checklist and required preparations.

5Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.

Network Problems

CH E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R — Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack.

CH E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R — Left light indicates the network connection speed. If the status light is off, the computer is not detecting network connection, try replacing the network cable. The status light is solid green, at 10-Mbps, amber at 100-Mbps, and yellow at 1-Gbps connection speed.

RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R — Try to log on to the network again.

CO N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I S T R A T O R — Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.

Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to Bluetooth™ or cellular products

Before you can connect to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your network. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with any special security settings from your network administrator. The settings are unique to your network and cannot be provided by Dell.

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

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