User Guide

Setting up your computer  11

Setting up your computer

The setup procedure varies according to your computer. For setup

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

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

Connecting to the internet

You can connect your computer 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 computers 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 www.dell.com/support.

Windows 10

1. In the notiﬁcations menu, click or tap the wireless icon .

NOTE: For Windows 8.1/Windows RT click or tap Settings in the

charms sidebar and click or tap .

2. Click or tap the network you want to connect to.

3. Click or tap Connect.

NOTE: Enter the network password, if prompted. You may have

configured the network password while setting up the router or the

router may have a default network password. Fordetails, contact the

router manufacturer.

4. Turn on/o ﬁle sharing (optional).