Connect To The Internet (Optional) - Dell Inspiron 0M41FVA00 Setup Manual

Connect to the Internet
(Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you need an external
modem or network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP).
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is
not part of your original order, you can purchase
one at www.dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial‑up connection, connect
the telephone line to the external USB modem
(optional) 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 20.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
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:
Windows 7
®
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any
open programs.
→ Control Panel.
2. Click Start
In the search box, type
3.
then click Network and Sharing Center→
Connect to a network.
Follow the instructions on the screen to
4.
complete the setup.
network, and
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