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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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... → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start... is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer.
... → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start... is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer.
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...is not fully charged. 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...a CD or DVD. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. To view the battery ...
...is not fully charged. 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...a CD or DVD. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. To view the battery ...
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... provided by the broadband modem. What you Need for specific details. DSL broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up access. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Broadband...; You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. You can purchase your own broadband modem...
... provided by the broadband modem. What you Need for specific details. DSL broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up access. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Broadband...; You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. You can purchase your own broadband modem...
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... area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. Also, see Windows Help ...→ Help and Support. In a WLAN, 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 antennas over the air waves rather...
... area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. Also, see Windows Help ...→ Help and Support. In a WLAN, 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 antennas over the air waves rather...
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... the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for...
... the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for...
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... computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN,...→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media...
... computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN,...→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media...
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... can use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use this switch to turn your...
... can use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use this switch to turn your...
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...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. Contact your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Mobile... Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular...
...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. Contact your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Mobile... Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular...
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...purchased 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...your computer) If the utility is typically listed under Modems on your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Search for Computer Information, Use Tools, or System ...
...purchased 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...your computer) If the utility is typically listed under Modems on your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Search for Computer Information, Use Tools, or System ...
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... 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 run the utility. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions...
... 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 run the utility. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions...
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.... NOTE: The light turns on or off . 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 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your computer is enabled and configured to control...
.... NOTE: The light turns on or off . 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 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your computer is enabled and configured to control...
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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 or change your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose ...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 or change your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose ...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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...See resolution. The measurement of a battery. The background pattern or picture on a monitor. You can also scan in video modes that can display. wireless local area network. WWAN - video mode - video resolution - virus - A program that resistance. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm ...when a current of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that describes how text and graphics are displayed on the Windows desktop. A unit of measure commonly used to protect data from the ...
...See resolution. The measurement of a battery. The background pattern or picture on a monitor. You can also scan in video modes that can display. wireless local area network. WWAN - video mode - video resolution - virus - A program that resistance. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm ...when a current of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that describes how text and graphics are displayed on the Windows desktop. A unit of measure commonly used to protect data from the ...