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Step-By-Step: Set Up a Network in a Snap

By Stan Miastkowski, PCW Print Nov 19, 2001 1:00 AM

Before You Begin

Installing a network significantly changes the configuration of each PC involved. Always do a complete backup first. Barring that, you should at least back up your critical data files and settings to removable media before you begin. Different makers' network hardware and software require you to take different steps in different sequence. The steps outlined here are typical, but you should read your manual or installation poster carefully.

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