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Dell Inspiron 537s (Mid 2009) User Manual

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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop

Dial-

up connections that provide Internet

access through a telephone line. Dial-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 dial-up service with

this computer.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) 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 www.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.