Dell Inspiron 1318 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 11)

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Dial- • up connections that provide Internet
access through a telephone line. Dia-up
connections are considerably slower
than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem
connections. Your computer does not have
an integrated modem. An optional USB
modem must be used for dialup service
with this computer.
Wireless LAN
• connections that provide
Internet access using WiFi 802.11
technology. Wireless LAN support requires
optional internal components that may or
may not be installed in your computer based
on decisions made at the time of purchase.
NOTE: If an external USB modem or
WLAN adapter is not part of your original
order you can purchase one from the
Dell website at dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection
If you are using a dial-up connection, connect
the telephone line to the external USB modem
(optional) and to the telephone wall jack 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.
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:
Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.
open programs.
Click
2. Start → Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.
complete the setup.