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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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...Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on Your Computer Click Start or ...program is available 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name...
...Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on Your Computer Click Start or ...program is available 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name...
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... computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the 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- For more information on preserving the ... icon The first 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. The life of a battery, which it is fully charged.
... computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the 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- For more information on preserving the ... icon The first 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. The life of a battery, which it is fully charged.
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...you Need for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must 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 a typical ...LAN. 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 such...
...you Need for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must 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 a typical ...LAN. 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 such...
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...computer. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 ... or network access. 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...
...computer. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 ... or network access. 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...
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... that you received when you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab...
... that you received when you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab...
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... to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 ...by the router manufacturer. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Install the required software according to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to ...
... to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 ...by the router manufacturer. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Install the required software according to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to ...
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... some computers, you can use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 You can also use the wireless switch to turn your computer. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch...
... some computers, you can use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 You can also use the wireless switch to turn your computer. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch...
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...is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Contact your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your card if you are able to 1000 feet. NOTE: Even... if you purchased it separately. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows...
...is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Contact your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your card if you are able to 1000 feet. NOTE: Even... if you purchased it separately. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows...
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...Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. Activating Mobile Broadband Service Before you connect to the Internet, you purchased it separately. They do not apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection...8594; Help and Support) or the media that accompanied your card, if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 ...
...Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. Activating Mobile Broadband Service Before you connect to the Internet, you purchased it separately. They do not apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection...8594; Help and Support) or the media that accompanied your card, if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 ...
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... notification area to run the utility. WiMAX enables delivery of -sight with a base station. Mobile wireless broadband support 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...
... notification area to run the utility. WiMAX enables delivery of -sight with a base station. Mobile wireless broadband support 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...
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... or off . NOTE: The light turns on page 157). Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, 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 only when the computer is turned off , or in...
... or off . NOTE: The light turns on page 157). Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, 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 only when the computer is turned off , or in...
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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: ...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). 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). NOTE: ...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). New Connection...
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... of electrical power. Change your favorite picture and make it wallpaper. You can display. wireless local area network. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to indicate the approximate capacity of current flowing at 1 volt. video memory - ...Memory that describes how text and graphics are displayed on the Windows desktop. Video memory is 1 ampere of a battery. video mode - A mode that consists of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards...
... of electrical power. Change your favorite picture and make it wallpaper. You can display. wireless local area network. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to indicate the approximate capacity of current flowing at 1 volt. video memory - ...Memory that describes how text and graphics are displayed on the Windows desktop. Video memory is 1 ampere of a battery. video mode - A mode that consists of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards...
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Index R reinstalling Windows 48 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 58 software features 30 software problems 39 solving problems 35 specifications 64 support email addresses 56 support sites worldwide 55 System Messages 42 System Restore 48 72 U USB 2.0 back connectors 27 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 58 Windows, reinstalling 48 Windows Vista® 12 Program Compatibility Wizard 39 reinstalling 53 wireless network connection 36 X xD-Picture Card reader 19
Index R reinstalling Windows 48 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 58 software features 30 software problems 39 solving problems 35 specifications 64 support email addresses 56 support sites worldwide 55 System Messages 42 System Restore 48 72 U USB 2.0 back connectors 27 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 58 Windows, reinstalling 48 Windows Vista® 12 Program Compatibility Wizard 39 reinstalling 53 wireless network connection 36 X xD-Picture Card reader 19