Dell 537s, 545s, 535s, 546s, F957N setup guide Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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.

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.

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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 Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

––Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection.

––Chose Dial-upif you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN.

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.