Need help connecting to Internet with new computer

[Rockwellsulcata]

Hello,

I just received a Dell Precision Tower 5810 in the mail today. I got it all setup, but I ran into one problem.

It won't connect to the Internet.

Just to let you know, I have been using OS X, so windows is very new to me. I am using windows 7 professional 64bit. I am not use to this operating system at all.

I don't understand how to connect to the Internet. When I try the broadband connection, it gives me error 651. I also tried diagnostics, and it said I need to plug in an Ethernet cable? My computer came with integergated NIC, so I thought I wouldn't need any cables. My router can not be accessed either, it is in a utility room, so if I have to plug something into it, I can't do that.

When I go to check for connections, nothing shows up. No addresses or anything, it just is blank.

So, I don't know what to do. I've tried turning the router on and off, and that didn't work. I don't know what else to try. I've tried reading on error 651, but it hasn't been helping because I don't understand what to do because I am not used to windows 7. I also cannot download or really do anything because, well, I'm not connected to the Internet.

Thank you for reading,
Rockwellsulcata

 

[COLGeek]

Unless you ordered the Dell with an additional wireless network adapter, you can't connect to a wireless network. To use the integrated wired network adapter, you need to attach an ethernet cable into an appropriate router or switch in order to establish a connection.

 

[Rockwellsulcata]

Unless you ordered the Dell with an additional wireless network adapter, you can't connect to a wireless network. To use the integrated wired network adapter, you need to attach an ethernet cable into an appropriate router or switch in order to establish a connection.

Oh ok, thank you for your response. I did not order a network adapter unfourtunately. Can I use a USB network adapter? Are they any good? I think an adapter is my only option right now, as I can't use cables and connect to my router, and I can't buy another router either.

Thank you,
Rockwellsulcata

 

[COLGeek]

Sure, you can use a USB wireless adapter. Most are okay for general purpose uses.