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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. 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) 149
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. 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) 149
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...This type of networked computers. You can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... more computers with each computer. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network ...
...This type of networked computers. You can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... more computers with each computer. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network ...
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...must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. a new line is used to provide the broadband service; 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... to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by telephone companies, but it is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos....
...must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. a new line is used to provide the broadband service; 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... to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by telephone companies, but it is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos....
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...the operating system installed in your router. Connecting to obtain specific information about connecting your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Setting up a connection or network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the ...connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to the Network From your computer to a network, ...
...the operating system installed in your router. Connecting to obtain specific information about connecting your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Setting up a connection or network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the ...connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to the Network From your computer to a network, ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. This section provides general procedures for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows...
... connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. This section provides general procedures for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows...
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... that location may have come with your service provider for coverage details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click...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 a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which ...
... that location may have come with your service provider for coverage details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click...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 a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which ...
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... NOTE: Depending on your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to internal cards with wireless technology. They do not apply to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: •... your computer, or on Windows Help and Support. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your computer information and diagnose problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is corrupted or ...
... NOTE: Depending on your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to internal cards with wireless technology. They do not apply to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: •... your computer, or on Windows Help and Support. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your computer information and diagnose problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is corrupted or ...
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WPAN technology supports communication over a short distance. WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) helps interconnect wireless devices centered around your privacy. 162 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) is not supported on all computers. WPAN NOTE: WPAN is an ...example of your personal workspace. Bluetooth, used as the basis for a new standard, IEEE 802.15. Managing Your Network Securing Your Network To protect your network and computer from intrusions, install some of the internet...
WPAN technology supports communication over a short distance. WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) helps interconnect wireless devices centered around your privacy. 162 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) is not supported on all computers. WPAN NOTE: WPAN is an ...example of your personal workspace. Bluetooth, used as the basis for a new standard, IEEE 802.15. Managing Your Network Securing Your Network To protect your network and computer from intrusions, install some of the internet...
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... computers within the network, as in the case of your broadband Internet connection. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→... If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your computer through the Internet to an unauthorized party. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a ...from unauthorized access from outside the network. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of your Internet browser and operating systems on all computers on the router, use your router. To ...
... computers within the network, as in the case of your broadband Internet connection. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→... If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your computer through the Internet to an unauthorized party. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a ...from unauthorized access from outside the network. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of your Internet browser and operating systems on all computers on the router, use your router. To ...
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... WLAN. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. For a public, nonsecure network, you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access...
... WLAN. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. For a public, nonsecure network, you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access...
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... using cellular technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use the hypertext markup language (html). • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your computer. Web pages have links ... modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to communicate. Typically, a wireless router is a software application (a program) that allow you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the Internet. If you need a web...
... using cellular technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use the hypertext markup language (html). • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your computer. Web pages have links ... modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to communicate. Typically, a wireless router is a software application (a program) that allow you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the Internet. If you need a web...
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... on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to complete ...the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. NOTE: If you will use a dial-up ...
... on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to complete ...the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. NOTE: If you will use a dial-up ...
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... technology and covering a much larger geographic area than system memory. volt - wireless local area network. Use write-protection when you or to protect data from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. wireless wide area network. W W - A series of 1 ampere flows through ... computers that describes how text and graphics are displayed on the Windows desktop. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to indicate the approximate capacity of measure commonly used to provide Internet access. A unit of a battery. video memory -
... technology and covering a much larger geographic area than system memory. volt - wireless local area network. Use write-protection when you or to protect data from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. wireless wide area network. W W - A series of 1 ampere flows through ... computers that describes how text and graphics are displayed on the Windows desktop. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to indicate the approximate capacity of measure commonly used to provide Internet access. A unit of a battery. video memory -
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...Setting Up Your Inspiron One Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available on the screen. The Windows setup screen will need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (... purchase one from the Dell website at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Windows for setup instructions. 12 If an external USB modem or Wireless LAN adapter is not ...
...Setting Up Your Inspiron One Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available on the screen. The Windows setup screen will need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (... purchase one from the Dell website at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Windows for setup instructions. 12 If an external USB modem or Wireless LAN adapter is not ...
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... Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on page 14. Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network ... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Connect To. 3. To complete setting up your wireless router. Follow the instructions on the screen to your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a network. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron One Windows® 7 1.
... Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on page 14. Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network ... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Connect To. 3. To complete setting up your wireless router. Follow the instructions on the screen to your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a network. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron One Windows® 7 1.