Connecting To The Internet; Setting Up Your Internet Connection - Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual

Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: Internet service providers vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP), such as America Online or DellNet™ by MSN. Your ISP will offer
one or more of the following Internet connection options:
• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a phone line. Dial-up
connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.
• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing phone
line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your phone on the
same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local
cable TV line.
If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone cable to the modem connector
on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet
connection. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup
instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an America Online or DellNet by MSN connection:
Save any work in progress and close all open programs.
1
Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows
2
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
3
If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you want to set up
an Internet connection with a different ISP:
Save any work in progress and close all open programs.
1
Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2
Click Network and Internet Connections.
3
Click Set up or change your Internet connection.
4
In the Internet Properties window, click Setup and then click Next.
5
The New Connection Wizard appears.
Click Connect to the Internet.
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