Chapter 2: Setting Up and GettingStarted
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Testing your network
Now that your home network is set up, log onto one
of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web
site.
If you are unable to connect to the Internet:
•Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then
click Network and Sharing Center. Select Diagnose and
Repair on the left of the window. Take any
actions suggested.
•If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check
all physical cable connections.
•Make sure that your router or access point is
plugged in and compare the status lights on the
front of the router or access point with the
patterns described in the router or access point
documentation.
•Temporarily turn off any firewall software on
your desktop computer.
•Turn off all of the devices, then power them back
on.
•Refer to your router’s or access point’s
troubleshooting information.
•Contact your Internet service provider.