- 1). Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the side or back of your laptop or desktop computer. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port on the back of your Inspiron 1545 modem.
- 2). Connect the telephone line from the phone jack outlet to the port on the back of your modem.
- 3). Plug the Inspiron 1545 modem power source into your electrical outlet and turn on the modem. You will see flashing green lights, which indicates that an Internet connection has been established between the telephone jack, modem and your computer.
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