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Setting Up and Using Networks
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Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting up a computer network provides connectivity between your computer
and the Internet, another computer, or a network. For example, with a network
set up in a home or small office you can print to a shared printer, access drives
and files on another computer, browse other networks, or access the Internet.
You can set up a local area network (LAN) using a network or broadband
modem cable, or set up a wireless LAN (WLAN).
The Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems provide wizards to help
guide you through the process of networking computers. For more information
about Networking, access the Help and Support Center (click Start
→
Help and
Support ).
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.