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getting started
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setting up your network
Let’s get started!
In this section, we’ll show you how to set up your home network, using the
previous example of a home environment with an existing desktop computer
previous example of a home environment with an existing desktop computer
and broadband Internet connection.
The setup steps are:
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step 1:
making sure that your broadband connection is ok
Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your
broadband connection is working properly. To test the connection, just log on to
broadband connection is working properly. To test the connection, just log on to
your desktop computer (in your current setup) and see if you can connect to
your favorite Internet website. If the connection is not working properly, contact
your Internet service provider (ISP).
your Internet service provider (ISP).
Throughout this chapter, you’ll be using your desktop computer to
configure the access point and will not use your notebook.
configure the access point and will not use your notebook.
We’ll walk you though connecting your notebook to this network in
the next chapter.
If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,
make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Be sure to find
out how soon after the installation the line will be activated.
out how soon after the installation the line will be activated.
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