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...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 Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 166 Scanning for a Wireless Network 167 Enabling the Network Locator 167 Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology 168 12...
...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 Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 166 Scanning for a Wireless Network 167 Enabling the Network Locator 167 Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology 168 12...
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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...
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...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista®... All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149...
...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista®... All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149...
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...Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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 life of your computer ... time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance).
...Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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 life of your computer ... time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance).
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...mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. 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. DSL broadband access is marketed by the...specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for setting up access. For information on ...
...mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. 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. DSL broadband access is marketed by the...specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for setting up access. For information on ...
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..., 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 ... A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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 ...
..., 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 ... A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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 ...
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...; Network Adapters. 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. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows...
...; Network Adapters. 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. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows...
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... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Install the required software according to a...174; 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. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows...
... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Install the required software according to a...174; 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. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows...
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... button or switch for a few seconds. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to turn your wireless card on or off. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping... your computer's documentation. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer...
... button or switch for a few seconds. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to turn your wireless card on or off. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping... your computer's documentation. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer...
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... it separately. 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 the Mobile Broadband cards that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Contact...
... it separately. 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 the Mobile Broadband cards that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Contact...
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...to the Internet, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to view your computer information and diagnose problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is corrupted or deleted from your computer) If the utility is ...Information to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on your computer, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular...
...to the Internet, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to view your computer information and diagnose problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is corrupted or deleted from your computer) If the utility is ...Information to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on your computer, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular...
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...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... provides wireless data. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for direct line-of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to run the utility. Mobile wireless broadband support is not supported on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and...
...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... provides wireless data. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for direct line-of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to run the utility. Mobile wireless broadband support is not supported on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and...
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...first enable and configure the switch to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control Wi-Fi network...BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions ...
...first enable and configure the switch to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control Wi-Fi network...BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions ...
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...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... 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). Windows® ...
...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... 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). Windows® ...
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... - For example, a 66-WHr battery can display. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to 1280 x 800. 353 virus - The measurement of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that a program can supply 66 W of electrical ...power. The background pattern or picture on your wallpaper through an infected disk, software downloaded from being changed . WLAN - wireless wide area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array...
... - For example, a 66-WHr battery can display. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to 1280 x 800. 353 virus - The measurement of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that a program can supply 66 W of electrical ...power. The background pattern or picture on your wallpaper through an infected disk, software downloaded from being changed . WLAN - wireless wide area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array...
Setup Guide
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... in Windows Vista 4 3 2 1 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 portable computer with wireless network card Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop See the documentation for your computer or router for more information about how to set up and use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup. 11 Click Start...
... in Windows Vista 4 3 2 1 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 portable computer with wireless network card Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop See the documentation for your computer or router for more information about how to set up and use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup. 11 Click Start...