Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 11)

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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
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 set up your connection to a wireless router:
Windows Vista ®
Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer. 1.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
Click 3. Start → Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 4.
Windows ® 7
Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer. 1.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
Click 3. Start → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and
Sharing Center → Connect to a network.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 4.
Set Up Microsoft Windows
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing
so may render your desktop unusable.
Your computer is preconfigured with the operating system settings that you
selected while ordering your computer. To configure the remaining settings,
follow the instructions on the screen.
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
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 jack before you set
up your Internet connection.
If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP
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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 12.