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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...
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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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...1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or ... Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about...
...1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or ... Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about...
Dell Technology Guide
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...fully charged. For more information 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...electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
...fully charged. For more information 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...electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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... particularly suited to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to Set up a new LAN The following steps ...e-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. If you have cable television access, you ...
... particularly suited to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to Set up a new LAN The following steps ...e-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. If you have cable television access, you ...
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... Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... your computer. What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. 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 a network cable ...
... Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... your computer. What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. 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 a network cable ...
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... in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to... determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that...
... in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to... determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that...
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... Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure... instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to...
... Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure... instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to...
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... Off while shipping your computer's documentation. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to turn your wireless card on or off. You can also use this switch to a wireless network. Other computers may include a wireless switch. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer.
... Off while shipping your computer's documentation. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to turn your wireless card on or off. You can also use this switch to a wireless network. Other computers may include a wireless switch. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer.
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... Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides for coverage details. 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 location may...card if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to 1000 feet. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless...
... Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides for coverage details. 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 location may...card if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to 1000 feet. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless...
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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. 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 Information...
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. 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 Information...
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... with the utility. It is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
... with the utility. It is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
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.... Other computers may be disabled and not configured for wireless networks in position for using the wireless switch or button. 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 Wi-Fi Catcher...
.... Other computers may be disabled and not configured for wireless networks in position for using the wireless switch or button. 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 Wi-Fi Catcher...
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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). 4 Click either...: • 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). New Connection...
...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). 4 Click either...: • 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). New Connection...
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...be changed or destroyed. WXGA - A mode that resistance. video resolution - See resolution. The measurement of electrical power. wallpaper - wireless wide area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array - Memory that communicate with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and ...supply 66 W of characters. Files or media that supports resolutions up to protect data from being changed . WWAN - A video standard for video cards and controllers that cannot be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of power for 1 hour or 33 W for...
...be changed or destroyed. WXGA - A mode that resistance. video resolution - See resolution. The measurement of electrical power. wallpaper - wireless wide area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array - Memory that communicate with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and ...supply 66 W of characters. Files or media that supports resolutions up to protect data from being changed . WWAN - A video standard for video cards and controllers that cannot be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of power for 1 hour or 33 W for...