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Learning the Basics

Setting up for communications

 

 

 

Setting up the connection

To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations.

To set up a dial-up connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard:

1Click Start and point to Programs.

2Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Dial-Up Networking.

3Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number.

The computer connects to the network.

Setting up a wireless connection

NOTE: For systems with a PIII 750 MHz or PIII 800 MHz processor, the computer is wireless ready with a built-in antenna. Using this functionality requires an optional Wi-Fi module.

For systems with a PIII 850 Mhz processor, the wireless capability is integrated.

For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator.

Using SPANWorksTM 2000

The SPANWorks 2000 application offers enhanced meeting productivity between networked computers. You can do such things as transfer files between two computers, broadcast a slide presentation simultaneously to several machines, set up electronic