104 www.gateway.comChapter 7: Networking Your ComputerTesting your networkNow that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favoriteInternet Web site.If you are unable to connect to the Internet:■ Run the New Connection Wizard (see “Sharing an Internet connection” onpage 104)■ Check all physical cable connections■ Compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with thepatterns described in the router or access point literature■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer■ Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on■ Refer to your router’s or access point’s troubleshooting information■ Contact your Internet service providerSharing your resourcesSharing an Internet connectionInternet sharing lets all computers on the network access the Internet at the same timeusing one Internet service provider (ISP) connection.Important The Internet setup procedure uses the Windows XP New ConnectionWizard and Internet Explorer. The example screens show thosescreens that typically appear in the course of using the wizard. If yourInternet connection differs from that used in this example, you mayencounter additional screens or screens with different selections.Make sure that you read each screen in the wizard and make yourselections based on your particular Internet connection situation.If you use a browser other than Internet Explorer, see the helpprovided with that browser for configuring it for use on a network.Important If you are using a dial-up modem instead of a broadband connection,see the documentation that came with your router or access pointfor the correct procedure.
