Setting Up A Network In The Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp Operating System; Setting Up A Network In The Windows Vista™ Operating System; Connecting To The Internet - Dell INSPIRON 530 DCMF Owner's Manual

Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft
Operating System
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications→ Network
Setup Wizard→ Next→ Checklist for creating a network.
NOTE:
directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows
XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).
2 Complete the checklist.
3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the
wizard.
Setting Up a Network in the Windows Vista™ Operating System
1 Click the Windows Vista Start button
Set up a connection or network.
2 Select an option under Choose a connection option.
3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.

Connecting to the Internet

NOTE:
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an
Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the
following Internet connection options:
• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your
existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL
connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the
same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through your local cable TV line.
• Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through a satellite television system.
Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects
®
Windows
, and then click Connect To→
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
®
XP
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