18Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up a Wired ConnectionIf you are using a dial-up connection,•connect the telephone line to the optionalexternal USB modem and to the telephonewall connector before you set up yourInternet connection.If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite•modem connection, contact your ISPor cellular telephone service for setupinstructions.To complete setting up your wired Internetconnection, follow the instructions in “SettingUp Your Internet Connection” on page 19.Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionNOTE: To set up your wireless router,see the documentation that shipped withyour router.Before you can use your wireless Internetconnection, you need to connect to yourwireless router.To set up your connection to a wirelessrouter:Ensure that wireless is enabled on your1.computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless”on page 14).Save and close any open files, and exit any2.open programs.Click3. Start → Control Panel.In the search box, type4. network, andthen click Network and Sharing Center→Connect to a network.Follow the instructions on the screen to5.complete the setup.