Dell Inspiron 13z, Manual

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Setting Up a Local Area Network
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Setting Up a Wireless Internet 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.
Windows 8
1.
Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.
2. Open the Charms Bar.
3.
Select the Settings Charm.
4. Select the Network Icon.
5. Click on the network you wish to connect.
6. Enter the network key.
7. Turn on/off file sharing.
NOTE:
Actual steps may vary based on the operating system installed
in your computer.
Windows 7
To set up your connection to a wireless router on Microsoft Windows 7 or
Windows Vista:
1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer.
2. Click Start , type network in the search box, and then click Network
and Sharing Center
→
Set up a new connection or network
→
Connect to the Internet
. The
Connect to the Internet
window
appears.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.