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Setting Up and Using Networks

Setting up a computer network provides connectivity between your Tablet-PC and the Internet, another computer, or a network. For example, with a network set up in a home or small office you can print to a shared printer, access drives and files on another computer, browse other networks, or access the Internet. You can set up a local area network (LAN) using a network or broadband modem cable or set up a wireless LAN (WLAN).

Microsoft Windows provides a wizard to help guide you through the process of networking computers. For more information about networking, see "Windows Help and Support" on page 19.

Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem

Before you connect your Tablet-PC to a network, the Tablet-PC must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.

1Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your Tablet-PC.

NOTE: Insert the cable connector until it clicks into place, and then gently pull the cable to ensure that it is securely attached.

2Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector.

NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall connector.

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Dell PP12S manual Setting Up and Using Networks, Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem