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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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...: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and... the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files...
...: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and... the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files...
Dell Technology Guide
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... adapter until the battery is not fully charged. 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- You may need to ...Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the ...
... adapter until the battery is not fully charged. 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- You may need to ...Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the ...
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...access provided by the broadband modem. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such .... • Network cables - See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 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. a...
...access provided by the broadband modem. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such .... • Network cables - See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 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. a...
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...to each other and the Internet over the air waves. 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 learn more computers with your computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, ...
...to each other and the Internet over the air waves. 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 learn more computers with your computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, ...
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... Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user... "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. • A network cable with network (RJ-45) connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at...
... Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user... "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. • A network cable with network (RJ-45) connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at...
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...networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. Windows® 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...the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your computer or look for connecting to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network...
...networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. Windows® 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...the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your computer or look for connecting to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network...
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... the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is...
... the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is...
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... Even if you are able to make a call from 100 to 1000 feet. 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...a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your card if you purchased it separately. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as...
... Even if you are able to make a call from 100 to 1000 feet. 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...a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your card if you purchased it separately. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as...
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... you connect to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. They do not apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. 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 Windows Help and Support. To set up a Mobile Broadband network...
... you connect to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. They do not apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. 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 Windows Help and Support. To set up a Mobile Broadband network...
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... 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 and DSL. It is not supported on the screen. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on...
... 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 and DSL. It is not supported on the screen. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on...
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... a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager 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). Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and...
... a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager 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). Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and...
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.... • 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. New... Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click...
.... • 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. New... Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click...
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... displays in your wallpaper through an infected disk, software downloaded from being changed . watt - wireless local area network. WWAN - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to video functions. wide-aspect extended graphics array - The amount of video memory installed... video memory - Memory that supports resolutions up to indicate the approximate capacity of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that consists of characters. A mode that resistance. You can also scan in video modes that a program can supply 66...
... displays in your wallpaper through an infected disk, software downloaded from being changed . watt - wireless local area network. WWAN - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to video functions. wide-aspect extended graphics array - The amount of video memory installed... video memory - Memory that supports resolutions up to indicate the approximate capacity of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that consists of characters. A mode that resistance. You can also scan in video modes that a program can supply 66...
Setup Guide
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... - one microphone and one back-panel 6-pin serial connector Specifications Video Discrete Audio Type PCI Express x16 card Integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio with S/PDIF support Communication Wireless (optional) WiFi/Bluetooth wireless technology Physical Height Width Depth Weight 493 mm (19.40 inches) 198 mm (7.79 inches) 528 mm (20.78...
... - one microphone and one back-panel 6-pin serial connector Specifications Video Discrete Audio Type PCI Express x16 card Integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio with S/PDIF support Communication Wireless (optional) WiFi/Bluetooth wireless technology Physical Height Width Depth Weight 493 mm (19.40 inches) 198 mm (7.79 inches) 528 mm (20.78...