Gateway Personal Computer Testing your network, Using your computer on your network, Configuring your router

Testing your network

Configuring your router

After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. Check your router documentation for information about installing it and setting network security.

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:

■Run the New Connection Wizard

■Check all physical cable connections

■Compare the status lights on the front of the router with the patterns described in the router literature

■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 troubleshooting information

■Contact your Internet service provider

■Review the troubleshooting information on page 92.

Using your computer on your network

With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. For information about using your computer on a network, see “Using your computer on a network” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

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