Dell INSPIRON 530s Series - Connecting to the Internet

60 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
Operating System
1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → Communications → Network
Setup Wizard
→ Next → Checklist for creating a network .
NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects
directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP
Service Pack 2 (SP2).
2 Complete the checklist.
3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the wizard.
Setting Up a Network in the Windows Vista
®
Operating System
1 Click Start , and then click Connect To → Set up a connection or
network
.
2 Select an option under Choose a connection option .
3 Click Next , and then follow the instructions in the wizard.
Connecting to the Internet
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an
Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the
following Internet connection options:
• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing
telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL connection, you can
access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through your local cable TV line.
• Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through a satellite television system.
• 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.
• Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access using Bluetooth
®
wireless technology.
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