Dell Inspiron One 2205 (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 22)

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Setting Up Your Inspiron One
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 a 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 optional
external USB modem and to the telephone
wall connector 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 21.
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 setup your connection to a wireless router:
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any
open programs.
2. Click Start → Control Panel.
3. In the search box, type network, and
then click Network and Sharing Center →
Connect to a network.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the setup.