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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop
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.
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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.
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1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2.Click Start → Control Panel.
3.Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
4.Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.
5.Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.