WHY YOU CAN CONNECT TO A NETWORK

Troubleshooting connection problems can be a challenge because there are so many possible causes. First, try these steps:

1. Run the Network troubleshooter to

SETTING UP A HOME NETWORK

Before you start: To decide what type of network to set up or to find out what hardware and cables you need, see What you need to set up a home network. That topic has information about the different types of networks (also known as network technologies), as well as hardware requirements for each type.

Once you know what type of network you want, and you have the necessary hardware, there are four steps you might need to take:

1. Install any necessary hardware.
2. Set up an Internet connection (optional).
3. Connect the computers.
4. Run the Set Up a Network wizard (for wireless networks only).

Each of these steps is described in detail later in this article.

Start by setting up just one computer to make sure the network is working before you try to add additional computers or devices.

Note

• The information in this article is written for people who have a broadband connection—usually DSL, cable, or Fiber Optic Service (FiOS)—to the Internet rather than a dial-up connection. However, you don't need an Internet connection to set up a network.

STEPS TO FIND YOUR COMPUTER IP ADDRESS

What is ip address ? An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two principal functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing. Its role has been characterized as follows: "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how to get there

How To Find My IP Address On A Mac

For Mac users, the question of how to find my IP address can be answered by opening up your Terminal program, and typing ''ifconfig'' at the prompt. (Terminal is a program that comes free and installed by default on every Macintosh, and is located in Applications, under the Utilities folder.)
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