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How to Setup a Home Network

How to Setup a Home Network. Prerequisites. Before you begin… Your computers need a way to connect This can be done with a router and/or modem Ethernet or USB cables (to connect to modem) Wifi - connect your computers wirelessly. Prerequisites. Before you begin…

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How to Setup a Home Network

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  1. How to Setup a Home Network

  2. Prerequisites Before you begin… • Your computers need a way to connect This can be done with a router and/or modem • Ethernet or USB cables (to connect to modem) • Wifi- connect your computers wirelessly

  3. Prerequisites Before you begin… • Disconnect from the internet • Turn-off firewalls Internet third-parties and firewalls can interfere with the setup of your home network. Turning them can make the process easier.

  4. Step 1: Connect Hardware & Cables • Turn on your networking device • Connect the computers to the router • (wirelessly w/ Wifi or manually with cables)

  5. Step 2: Run the network wizard • Click Start , then Control Panel • Select View network status and tasks • Click Set up a new network

  6. Step 2: Run the network wizard • Select Set up a new network, then click Next • Follow the onscreen instructions

  7. Step 3: Connect to the network • Return to the Network and Sharing Center • Click Connect to a network • Select your network, then click Connect

  8. Step 3: Connect to the network • Enter network security key (if setup) • Select Home Network • Select which files to share, then click Next

  9. Step 4: Allow Discovery and File Sharing • On Control Panel, select Set up file sharing • Click Change advanced sharing settings

  10. Step 4: Allow Discovery and File Sharing • Turn on network discovery and file and printer sharing • Click Save changes

  11. Check… • Click Start , then Computer(or MyComputer) • You should see your new network

  12. For more help… • Visit: • http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-topics/network-internet-support/setup-home-network.html • http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/13

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