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... 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks 159 Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN...
... 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks 159 Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN...
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... is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the .... 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Programs Installed on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on Your Computer Click...
... is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the .... 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Programs Installed on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on Your Computer Click...
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Deletes the selected item without moving it to a network). and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin first. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the ... a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to the Recycle Bin. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
Deletes the selected item without moving it to a network). and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin first. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the ... a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to the Recycle Bin. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
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... to your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a shared printer on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Sharing Printers on a network, you are connected to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. A checkmark appears above...
... to your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a shared printer on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Sharing Printers on a network, you are connected to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. A checkmark appears above...
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...2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you trust the publisher of the application and the website that is not connected to a network, you to scan the file for Windows Vista). NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list, and click Install.... 3 Follow the instructions on your computer is connected to a network. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing ...
...2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you trust the publisher of the application and the website that is not connected to a network, you to scan the file for Windows Vista). NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list, and click Install.... 3 Follow the instructions on your computer is connected to a network. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing ...
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... to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection.... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different ...
... to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection.... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different ...
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For example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can: • Print to a shared printer. • Access drives and files on another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149
For example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can: • Print to a shared printer. • Access drives and files on another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149
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..." on some Dell computers. A LAN can set up a computer network and connecting to other through telephone lines and radio waves to each computer. This type of networked computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each other networks. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows...
..." on some Dell computers. A LAN can set up a computer network and connecting to other through telephone lines and radio waves to each computer. This type of networked computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each other networks. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows...
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...steps are general guidelines for setting up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - A router has multiple ports, each... monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your computer or computer network to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What You Need to ...
...steps are general guidelines for setting up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - A router has multiple ports, each... monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your computer or computer network to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What You Need to ...
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..., Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your computer. Connecting to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to click an option for your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Setting up a connection or network. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by...
..., Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your computer. Connecting to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to click an option for your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Setting up a connection or network. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by...
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... data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 What you Need to each ...other and the Internet over the air waves. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) 1 2 3 1 Router 2 Modem 3 Internet A wireless local area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with ...
... data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 What you Need to each ...other and the Internet over the air waves. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) 1 2 3 1 Router 2 Modem 3 Internet A wireless local area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with ...
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... you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. • A network cable with network (RJ-45) connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify...
... you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. • A network cable with network (RJ-45) connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify...
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... required software according to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on...
... required software according to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on...
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... come into range of the same wireless network, your computer within range of the wireless network connection. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to a WLAN" on to your computer will detect it and connect to it. 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) NOTE: Your available...
... come into range of the same wireless network, your computer within range of the wireless network connection. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to a WLAN" on to your computer will detect it and connect to it. 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) NOTE: Your available...
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...157 On some computers, you can use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is ...turned Off while shipping your computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch...
...157 On some computers, you can use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is ...turned Off while shipping your computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch...
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... operating system provides an easy-to-use an ad hoc network to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Generally ad hoc networks are simple networks that your computer must be within 30 feet of the Dell wireless printers use wizard to help you are connecting to. 3 Click Next to configure the wireless adapter for...
... operating system provides an easy-to-use an ad hoc network to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Generally ad hoc networks are simple networks that your computer must be within 30 feet of the Dell wireless printers use wizard to help you are connecting to. 3 Click Next to configure the wireless adapter for...
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...: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on Windows Help and Support. Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Search for Computer..., Wireless, Mobile Broadband) They do not apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or ...
...: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on Windows Help and Support. Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Search for Computer..., Wireless, Mobile Broadband) They do not apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or ...
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... Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to manage the network connection with the utility. HINT: Dell offers an easy method for direct line-of last mile wireless broadband access as...
... Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to manage the network connection with the utility. HINT: Dell offers an easy method for direct line-of last mile wireless broadband access as...
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... the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your network, change the network name and administrator password to add security fixes. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 Use up data encryption on your router...
... the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your network, change the network name and administrator password to add security fixes. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 Use up data encryption on your router...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 6 light status 25 specifications 77 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 21 B battery 6-cell 76 9-cell 76 coin-cell 76 light status 25 C camera 35 video resolution 75 CDs, playing and creating 38 chipset 74 computer capabilities 38 dimensions 77 setting up 5 connecting network cable 7 to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 71 customizing your desktop 38 81 INSPIRON
Index A AC adapter connecting 6 light status 25 specifications 77 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 21 B battery 6-cell 76 9-cell 76 coin-cell 76 light status 25 C camera 35 video resolution 75 CDs, playing and creating 38 chipset 74 computer capabilities 38 dimensions 77 setting up 5 connecting network cable 7 to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 71 customizing your desktop 38 81 INSPIRON