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Establishing an account or guest privileges
on the network
Contact your network administrator to set up an account or
guest privileges on the network. The network administrator
will give you the information you need to log on to the
network just as you do with your desktop PC, including user
name, password, domain name, and IP address
(if applicable).
Use the Network control panel to configure the NIC using
the information your network administrator has provided
to you.
To configure the NIC
1. On the Start menu, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network
Configuration dialog box appears.
3. On the Adapters tab, select the driver or adapter,
and then click Properties. Check with your net-
work administrator if do not know which settings to
use.
4. On the Identification tab, enter your user name,
password, and domain name. This information will
be saved, so you will not have to type it every time
you connect to a network resource.
Connecting the network cable and logging on
The final step before you can log on to the network is to
connect your NIC to the network cable. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions included with your PC Card and
contact your network administrator for further assistance.
Now, you can log on just as you do from your desktop PC.
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