Using the Network Setup Wizard to Identify Your Computer
Running the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard is not required for a wired home network, but it provides a
method to identify your computer on the network. This will make it much easier when you begin sharing folders
and files over your home network.
1. Click Start in the left task bar.
2. Click All Programs.
3. Click Accessories.
4. Click Communications.
5. Select Network Setup Wizard.
6. Select Next when the Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard displays.
7. Review the preparation steps and select Next. Please disregard the note to install the network
adapters and turn on all peripherals. You will install the network adapters later.
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8. Select Other as the Internet connection method and click Next.
9. Select This computer connects directly to the Internet. I do not have a network yet as the
specific Internet connection method and click Next.
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10. Enter a description in the Computer description field for the computer you are connecting to the
network. Choose a description that differentiates it from the other computers on your home
network (For example, office desktop).
11. Enter a name for this computer in the Computer name field. The name cannot contain any
spaces or special characters.
Note: Give the computer a descriptive name like "office_desktop" or "Michelles_laptop" to make it
easier to identify in My Network Places.
12. Enter a name for your home network in the Workgroup name field. You will assign this same
workgroup name to all the other computers on your network, so you may want to write it down.
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13. Click Next.
14. If the File and Printer Sharing window displays, select Turn on file and printer sharing.
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15. Verify the network settings you have entered and click Next.
16. Click Just finish the wizard; I don't need to run the wizard on other computers.
17. Click Next.
18. Click Finish.
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19. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.
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