Dell XPS 17 Setup Manual

Also see for XPS 17: Owner's manual Setting up and using Frequently asked questions Setup guide

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20Setting Up Your XPS LaptopConnect to the Internet(Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need anexternal modem or network connection andan Internet Service Provider (ISP).If an external USB modem or WLAN adapteris not a part of your original order, you canpurchase one from www.dell.com.Setting 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 21.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 16).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.