CHAPTER 9: Networking Your Computer
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Tips & Tricks
When buying your router, make sure that
the model includes everything your
network needs, including
Internet security features, such as a
firewall, to protect your network from
unwanted intruders,
a 4-port switch to eliminate the need for
additional network hardware, and
DHCP server/dynamic IP address
assignment to automatically configure
network and IP addresses.
Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer
To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Control Panel
. The
Control Panel
window opens. If
your Control Panel is in Category View, click
Performance and
Maintenance
.
2
Click/Double-click
System
, click the
Hardware
tab, then click
Device
Manager
. The
Device Manager
window opens.
3
Click the plus (+) in front of
Network adapters
. The Ethernet device
installed in your computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one.
Creating an Ethernet network
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers
After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your network,
you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not
have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your
Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers.
For information on installing cards in your computer, see the Hardware
Reference Guide.
Making sure your broadband connection works
Important
If you do not have a broadband
connection already installed, make the
necessary arrangements with your ISP.
Be sure to find out how soon after the
installation the line will be activated.
Important
Broadband Internet settings will differ
from ISP to ISP. Before you begin setting
up your network, you should contact
your ISP for any specific instructions they
have for setting up a network.
Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your
broadband connection is working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the
Internet using your current setup. If the connection is not working, contact your
Internet service provider.
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Страница 120: ...CHAPTER 10 113 ProtectingYourComputer Securing your computer Securing your data Using Windows user accounts...
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