Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started
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.
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