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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 
 Connect to the  Internet 
(Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you need an external 
modem or network connection, and an  Internet 
Service Provider (ISP).
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter 
is not a part of your original order, you can 
purchase one from the Dell website at 
www.dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
If you are using a dial-up connection, • 
connect the telephone line to the external 
USB modem (optional) and to the telephone 
wall connector before you set up your 
Internet connection. 
If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite • 
modem connection, contact your ISP 
or cellular telephone service for setup 
instructions.
To complete setting up your wired Internet 
connection, follow the instructions in “Setting 
Up Your Internet Connection” on page 15.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see 
the documentation that shipped with your 
router.
Before you can use your wireless Internet 
connection, you need to connect to your 
wireless router. 
To set up your connection to a wireless router:
Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. 
open programs.
Click 2. Start 
→ Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 3. 
complete the setup.