Add PCs
With the hub, switch, or router installed and configured and with a working cable modem or other Internet connection, you can now add PCs to your wired Ethernet network.
Tip
No matter what happens when you physically add the second Windows Vista–based PC—for instance, if you can connect to the Internet and therefore think the network automatically configured itself—you still need to work through the following steps. You must add the new PC to the network properly.
Add and Turn On a Windows Vista–Based PC
To add another Windows Vista–based PC, first connect the new PC to the hub, switch, or router by using an Ethernet cable. Once connected, you’ll need to introduce the computer to the network. Although you can do this in lots of ways, here’s ...
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