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... 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 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164 Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots 165 Locating...
... 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 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164 Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots 165 Locating...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information The "Networking and the Web...
... not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information The "Networking and the Web...
Dell Technology Guide
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You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer ...of the battery decreases over time depending on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce ...
You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer ...of the battery decreases over time depending on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...established. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to a cable modem or DSL modem for setting up access... Your computer must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 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 typical LAN...
...established. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to a cable modem or DSL modem for setting up access... Your computer must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 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 typical LAN...
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... modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 What you Need to each computer. 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 each other and the Internet over the air waves. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and ...
... modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 What you Need to each computer. 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 each other and the Internet over the air waves. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and ...
Dell Technology Guide
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..., or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My...
..., or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My...
Dell Technology Guide
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...been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any...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...3 Click Connect to a network using wireless technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for...modem. 2 Ensure that came with your wireless router. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The...
...been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any...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...3 Click Connect to a network using wireless technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for...modem. 2 Ensure that came with your wireless router. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The...
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... Broadband) 157 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to turn your computer's documentation. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use this switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer. You can also use the...
... Broadband) 157 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to turn your computer's documentation. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use this switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer. You can also use the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... digital cellular network that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device... guides for coverage details. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied your...
... digital cellular network that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device... guides for coverage details. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied your...
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...it separately. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. 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 ...
...it separately. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. 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 ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions 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... station. WiMAX enables delivery of -sight with Mobile Broadband. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help ...
...Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions 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... station. WiMAX enables delivery of -sight with Mobile Broadband. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 157). The...
... to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 157). The...
Dell Technology Guide
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...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. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you...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. • Choose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or ...
...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. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you...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. • Choose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or ...
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...- video memory - The background pattern or picture on a monitor. wide-aspect extended graphics array - A unit of measure commonly used to video functions. wireless local area network. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of a battery. Files or media that resistance. Video memory is ... defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that is usually faster than WLAN. See resolution. virus - When an infected program starts, its embedded virus also starts. wallpaper ...
...- video memory - The background pattern or picture on a monitor. wide-aspect extended graphics array - A unit of measure commonly used to video functions. wireless local area network. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of a battery. Files or media that resistance. Video memory is ... defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that is usually faster than WLAN. See resolution. virus - When an infected program starts, its embedded virus also starts. wallpaper ...
Setup Guide
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... connectors back panel - Basic Specifications Audio Type integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio External Connectors Network adapter one 19-pin HDMI connector 60 Communications Wireless (optional) PCI Express Wi-Fi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n Modem (optional) PCI modem Power Wattage Voltage Coin-cell battery 300 W 115/230 VAC CR2032 lithium Physical Height 375...
... connectors back panel - Basic Specifications Audio Type integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio External Connectors Network adapter one 19-pin HDMI connector 60 Communications Wireless (optional) PCI Express Wi-Fi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n Modem (optional) PCI modem Power Wattage Voltage Coin-cell battery 300 W 115/230 VAC CR2032 lithium Physical Height 375...
Comprehensive Specifications
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... (continued) Front audio connector one 9-pin connector for 7.1 channel support one 15-pin VGA connector and one 19-pin HDMI connector Communications Wireless (optional) Modem (optional) PCI Express WiFi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n PCI modem Expansion Slots PCI Connectors one Connector size 124-pin Connector data width (maximum) 32 bit Bus speed...
... (continued) Front audio connector one 9-pin connector for 7.1 channel support one 15-pin VGA connector and one 19-pin HDMI connector Communications Wireless (optional) Modem (optional) PCI Express WiFi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n PCI modem Expansion Slots PCI Connectors one Connector size 124-pin Connector data width (maximum) 32 bit Bus speed...