Dell Dimension 4500, Owner'S Manual

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Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before your computer can communicate on a network, your computer must
have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.
Network Setup Wizard
Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the
process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between
computers in a home or small office.
1
Click the Start button, point to All Programs—> Accessories—>
Communications , and then click Network Setup Wizard .
2
On the welcome screen, click Next .
3
Click checklist for creating a network .
HINT: Selecting the
connection method
This
computer connects
directly to the Internet
enables the integrated
firewall provided with
Windows XP.
4
Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to
the Network Setup Wizard.
5
Follow the instructions on the screen.
network adapter
connector on
computer
network cable