Dell 1370, P06S001, MV909 Connect to the Internet Optional, Setting Up a Wired Connection

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

To connect to the Internet, you need an external USB modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com.

Setting Up a Wired Connection

•If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.

•If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection.

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To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in “Setting Up Your Internet Connection” on page 15.

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 (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 12).

2.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

3.Click → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.