Operation Manual

Modem, Internet and Network

Right-click on the icon to open a context

menu. This lets you edit the configuration

or establish the connection. Or double-

click on the icon to access the Internet

directly.

Configuring the Network

The easiest way to configure a network connection in Windows is by using the

corresponding Wizard. This procedure is fast, but you cannot edit the pre-assigned

addresses and information. However, this does not represent any problem when

you are going to interconnect two or three computers only.

Interconnecting Two Computers Directly

When setting up a large network with many computers, a large amount of hard-

ware is normally required. But if you just intent to interconnect two computers,

you only need a so-called crossover cable. Simply connect this cable into the

network port on both computers. Due to its special signal transmission, the

cable interconnects the two computers without the need of a hub. However, this

is only possible with this special type of cable. Normal network cables are not

suitable for this purposes due to their different pin assignments.

The configuration will be the same for both cases. It doesn't matter whether you

are setting up a "real" network or using a crossover cable. This cable makes

both computers "see" a real network.

Your computer already features a network adapter. In order to setup a network, all

other computers will also need a network adapter. You may also need to connect all

computers to a hub. The hub is a type of distribution box that makes it possible for

the computers to find and communicate with each other.

1. To start, you need to launch the Wizard. To do so, click Start/Control Panel.

Here you'll find the Network Connections icon. Select it by clicking on it. On the

left window frame, click on the option Setup a home or small office network.