Dell R891K, Mini 10, PP19S Setting Up a Wireless Connection, Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

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 9).

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

3.Click the Start button and then click Connect To.

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

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop

2.Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft Windows desktop.

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

If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

Windows Vista®

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

2.Click Start → Control Panel.