Setting Up and Using
Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem
Cable
Before you connect your computer
to
a network,
the
computer
must
have a network
adapter
installed and a network cable connected
to
it.
1 Connect
the
network cable
to the
network adapter connector on
the
back
of
your
computer.
NOTE:
Insert the cable connector until
it
clicks into place, and then gently pull the cable to ensure that
it
is
securely
attached.
2 Connect
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
.
Setting Up a Network
in
Microsoft Windows XP
1
Click
Start
→
All Programs
→
Accessories
→
Communications
→
Network Setup Wizard
→
Next
→
Checklist for creating a network
.
NOTE:
Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly
to
the
Internet
enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack
2 (SP2).
2 Complete
the checklist.
3 Return
to the
Network Setup
Wizard
and follow
the
instructions
in the wizard.
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Networks
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