Connect To The Internet (Optional) - Alienware M18X User Manual

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial‑up connection, connect the telephone line to the
optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set
up your Internet connection.
• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP
or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in
"Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 13.
12 CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped
with your router.
Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your
wireless router.
To set up your connection to a wireless router:
1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.
2. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
→ Control Panel.
3. Click Start
network, and then click Network and Sharing
4. In the search box, type
Center→ Connect to a network.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.