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... for Your Wireless Network Card 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...
... for Your Wireless Network Card 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...
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...251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 ...Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses . . . 257 Dealing With Cookies 258 Blocking all Cookies 258 Avoiding Spyware and ...
...251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 ...Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses . . . 257 Dealing With Cookies 258 Blocking all Cookies 258 Avoiding Spyware and ...
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... in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press .
... in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press .
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...telephone companies, but it is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general ...A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with Internet ...
...telephone companies, but it is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general ...A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with Internet ...
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...; Help and Support. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and provides Internet or network access. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through...
...; Help and Support. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and provides Internet or network access. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through...
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... your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer...
... your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer...
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...cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network... 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. ...
...cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network... 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. ...
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You can also use the wireless switch to a wireless network. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. The wireless... switch must be turned On to detect and connect to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch...
You can also use the wireless switch to a wireless network. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. The wireless... switch must be turned On to detect and connect to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch...
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... is within a cellular-data coverage zone. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may not necessarily... be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is...
... is within a cellular-data coverage zone. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may not necessarily... be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is...
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... Broadband service through your computer information and diagnose problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is typically listed under Modems on Windows Help and Support. 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 activated...
... Broadband service through your computer information and diagnose problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is typically listed under Modems on Windows Help and Support. 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 activated...
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... included with the utility. It is based on the screen to manage the network connection with your 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 wired broadband like cable and DSL. Mobile wireless...
... included with the utility. It is based on the screen to manage the network connection with your 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 wired broadband like cable and DSL. Mobile wireless...
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... Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Follow the instructions in your vicinity. Other computers may be disabled and...
... Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Follow the instructions in your vicinity. Other computers may be disabled and...
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...Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card...up if you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. NOTE: If you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP....
...Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card...up if you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. NOTE: If you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP....
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...a cable modem, or a DSL modem or to or from the port. Ethernet Port An ethernet port uses twisted pair conductors for networking and faster Internet connection. The ACT light flickers when data moves through these devices flicker. Ports 319 Cable plugged into this port can... (a junction box that can lead either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps depending on the speed supported by the network card in the computer. Data moves through the network to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers. Pin Ethernet 10/100 Base - Pin Gigabit Ethernet T ...
...a cable modem, or a DSL modem or to or from the port. Ethernet Port An ethernet port uses twisted pair conductors for networking and faster Internet connection. The ACT light flickers when data moves through these devices flicker. Ports 319 Cable plugged into this port can... (a junction box that can lead either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps depending on the speed supported by the network card in the computer. Data moves through the network to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers. Pin Ethernet 10/100 Base - Pin Gigabit Ethernet T ...
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Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 336 Getting Help If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Otherwise, record the contents... determine the contents of the system's start-up files. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network?
Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 336 Getting Help If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Otherwise, record the contents... determine the contents of the system's start-up files. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network?
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...chips and the system. FCC - Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Express Service Code - F Fahrenheit - agency responsible for enforcing ...- enhanced integrated device electronics - Modems and network adapters are common types of water. A parallel connector design that state how much radiation 343 Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not...
...chips and the system. FCC - Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Express Service Code - F Fahrenheit - agency responsible for enforcing ...- enhanced integrated device electronics - Modems and network adapters are common types of water. A parallel connector design that state how much radiation 343 Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not...
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... board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to a standard PCI expansion card. MHz - The Mini-Card is functionally equivalent to physical locations at start-up. See media bay. See network adapter. modem - A measure of frequency that the processor can contain several different forms...NICs. MP - ms - A chip that contains icons for digital cameras. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with other computers over analog telephone lines. A measure of time that allows your files before you are...
... board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to a standard PCI expansion card. MHz - The Mini-Card is functionally equivalent to physical locations at start-up. See media bay. See network adapter. modem - A measure of frequency that the processor can contain several different forms...NICs. MP - ms - A chip that contains icons for digital cameras. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with other computers over analog telephone lines. A measure of time that allows your files before you are...
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...+RWs. PCI Express can transfer data at the slower speed. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A single point on self-test - POST - NVRAM - P partition - Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - programmed input/output - Pixels... are capable of a second. power-on a display screen. Example of the data path. A removable I/O card adhering to it. The organization that establishes ...
...+RWs. PCI Express can transfer data at the slower speed. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A single point on self-test - POST - NVRAM - P partition - Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - programmed input/output - Pixels... are capable of a second. power-on a display screen. Example of the data path. A removable I/O card adhering to it. The organization that establishes ...
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...another without converting it to 1280 x 1024. Surge protectors do not change the settings for this program. Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. The number of colors and resolution that may occur during an electrical storm,...of the platform base that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to save energy. A video standard for smart cards. A video standard for video cards and controllers. system board - Reinforced area of video memory installed in...
...another without converting it to 1280 x 1024. Surge protectors do not change the settings for this program. Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. The number of colors and resolution that may occur during an electrical storm,...of the platform base that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to save energy. A video standard for smart cards. A video standard for video cards and controllers. system board - Reinforced area of video memory installed in...
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...can be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. UTP - UXGA - ultra extended graphics array - for video cards and controllers that plugs in to shut down your computer. unshielded twisted pair - U UMA - UPS - uninterruptible power supply -...to 1600 x 1200. video. A program used in most telephone networks and some computer networks. trusted platform module - A UPS keeps a computer running for your computer or in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible ...
...can be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. UTP - UXGA - ultra extended graphics array - for video cards and controllers that plugs in to shut down your computer. unshielded twisted pair - U UMA - UPS - uninterruptible power supply -...to 1600 x 1200. video. A program used in most telephone networks and some computer networks. trusted platform module - A UPS keeps a computer running for your computer or in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible ...