Windows Vista : Connecting to your network.

For smaller home and business networks, use the Network and Sharing
Center to visually check the connection status of computers and devices and
to troubleshoot connection problems from a single interface, without additional
IT support.
Network and Sharing Center•
Connect to a network computer:
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1.
Choose Network from the Start menu to display the Network window.
2.
Double-click the computer that contains the iles or folders you want
to access.
3.
If the Connect to dialog box appears, enter your user name
and password.
4.
Double-click a folder to access its contents.
Explore your network:
1.
Choose Network from the Start menu to display the Network window,
and click Network and Sharing Center.
2.
If Network Discovery is not shown as On, click the down arrow to display
the options, choose turn On Network Discovery, and click Apply.
3.
Click View Full Map.
4.
Examine the computers that are on your network.