Dell Inspiron 8200 User Manual download pdf (Page 37)

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 37

2 On the welcome screen, click Next.

3 On the Which computer is this? screen, select New Computer, and

then click Next.

4 Follow the instructions on the screen.

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

With Windows XP

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 This

computer connects

directly to the Internet

connection method

enables the integrated

firewall provided with

Windows XP.

Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to

the Network Setup Wizard.

5 Follow the instructions on the screen.

Connecting to the Internet

HINT: ISPs vary by

country.

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and

an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer

one or more of the following Internet connection options:

• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a phone line.

Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable

modem connections.

• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through

your existing phone line. With a DSL connection, you can access the

Internet and use your phone on the same line simultaneously.

• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access

through your local cable TV line.

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