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Configuring the Local Network
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Configuring the Network
Configuring the network in this case means selecting Internet connection as the con-
nection method. You can do this with the network wizard.
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Click Start – Settings – Control Panel.
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Open the Network Connections screen (by double-clicking or by using the right 
mouse key).
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Under Network Tasks, select the option Set up or modify a home network or 
small office network
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The network installation wizard is started.
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Skip the welcome screen and the checklist by clicking Next twice. 
Please remember:
Make sure that the Use Windows to configure the settings function is deactivated. 
This can be done as follows: 
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Click Start – Settings – Control Panel – Network Connections – LAN or High-
Speed Internet
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A window opens showing the properties of this connection.
In some versions of Windows XP, this window is opened by right-clicking the 
mouse on the Properties menu item.
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On the General tab, click the Properties button.
On the Wireless networks tab, deselect the option Use Windows to configure 
the settings