Networking in the Windows world can be both difficult and confusing. For
                       example, in Windows 95, you might see the "Network Neighborhood" icon even if you aren't
                       connected to a network. Also, though Windows 95 and Windows NT include networking
                       capability, there is no guarantee that the computer has the hardware to support this, nor is it capable
                       of being set up for networking as quickly as the Macintosh. 

Connecting a computer to an Ethernet network

                                The Easy Way: Macintosh

                            1.Plug the network cable into the
                               Ethernet connector on the back of the
                               Macintosh. 
                            2.Open the Network Control Panel,
                               and select EtherTalk. When
                               prompted, click OK. 
                            3.Select the Chooser from the Apple
                               menu. Highlight the network
                               resource to which you wish to
                               connect.
                                                                     The Hard Way: Windows 95

                                                                  1.Shut off and unplug the computer. 
                                                                  2.Open the cover of the computer. Keep
                                                                    yourself grounded to avoid damaging
                                                                    components. 
                                                                  3.Install a Plug and Play network adapter
                                                                    card in an appropriate expansion slot. 
                                                                  4.Plug the Ethernet cable into the port on
                                                                    the adapter card. 
                                                                  5.Replace the cover of the computer. Plug
                                                                    in the computer and turn it on. 
                                                                  6.Windows 95 should identify your new
                                                                    hardware and load the appropriate
                                                                    driver. Be sure that your Windows 95
                                                                    CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive. (If
                                                                    you installed the floppy disk version of
                                                                    Windows 95, the system will prompt
                                                                    you to insert the appropriate floppy
                                                                    disks.) 
                                                                  7.Restart the computer. Depending on
                                                                    your adapter and network, you may
                                                                    need to check for resource settings
                                                                    conflicts such as IRQ and I/O address. 
                                                                  8.You will be prompted to enter or verify
                                                                    the network identity of your computer,
                                                                    and the workgroup to which you are
                                                                    attached. (Note: Computer and
                                                                    workgroup names are limited to 15
                                                                    characters, and cannot include spaces.) 
                                                                  9.Verify your Primary Network Logon. 
                                                                 10.Double-click Network Neighborhood.
                                                                    Select the network resource to which
                                                                    you wish to connect.