Users Guide

Setting Up Your Computer  37

Setting Up Your Computer

The setup procedure varies depending on your device. For setup

instructions specific to your computer or tablet, see the Quick Start Guide

that shipped with your computer or at dell.com/support.

Connecting To The Internet

You can connect to the internet using cable, DSL, dial‑up, or a WWAN

connection. You may also install a wired or wireless router to share your

cable or DSL internet connection with multiple devices. Some cable and DSL

modems also have built‑in wireless routers.

NOTE: Before connecting your computer to the internet using a cable

or DSL modem, make sure your broadband modem and router are

configured. For information on setting up your modem and router,

contact your internet service provider.

Connecting to the Internet Using LAN

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the modem or router and to

yourcomputer.

2. Check for activity lights on the modem or router, and your computer.

NOTE: Some computer may not have activity lights.

3. Open your web browser to verify Internet connection.

Connecting to the Internet Using WLAN

NOTE: Make sure Wi‑Fi is enabled on your computer. For more

information on enabling wireless on your computer, see the Quick Start

Guide that shipped with your computer or at dell.com/support.

Windows 8/Windows RT

1. Make sure that wireless is enabled on your computer or tablet.

2. Select Settings in the charms sidebar.

3. Select

4. Click on the network you want to connect to.

5. Enter the network key, if prompted.

NOTE: You may have configured the network key while setting up

the router or the router may have a default network key. Fordetails,

contact the router manufacturer.

6. Turn on/o ﬁle sharing (optional).