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... for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks 159 Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161...
... for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks 159 Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161...
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...251 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 and ...
...251 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 and ...
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... wireless networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click... device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an...
... wireless networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click... device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an...
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...Need for specific details. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. 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. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-...8226; Cable or DSL broadband modem with your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is used to a cable modem or DSL modem for setting up access. For...
...Need for specific details. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. 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. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-...8226; Cable or DSL broadband modem with your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is used to a cable modem or DSL modem for setting up access. For...
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... 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 than through a network cable connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband...
... 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 than through a network cable connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband...
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...adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click...Network Card If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for that is installed in your computer and then search for your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card...
...adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click...Network Card If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for that is installed in your computer and then search for your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card...
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... for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you attempt to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for your wireless ...to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. 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...
... for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you attempt to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for your wireless ...to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. 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...
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... computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few... seconds. You can also use this switch to a wireless network. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect ...
... computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few... seconds. You can also use this switch to a wireless network. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect ...
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Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come on the media that accompanied your card if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come with your computer ...much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only 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 guides for ...
Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come on the media that accompanied your card if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come with your computer ...much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only 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 guides for ...
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...information and diagnose problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is typically listed under Modems on your card, if you purchased it separately. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. Activating Mobile Broadband Service Before...to the Internet, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to view 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 ...
...information and diagnose problems. HINT: The Mobile Broadband card is typically listed under Modems on your card, if you purchased it separately. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. Activating Mobile Broadband Service Before...to the Internet, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to view 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 ...
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... and follow the instructions on the media included 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 manage the network connection with a base station. Mobile wireless broadband support is not supported on...
... and follow the instructions on the media included 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 manage the network connection with a base station. Mobile wireless broadband support is not supported on...
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... using the wireless switch or button. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. 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...
... using the wireless switch or button. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. 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...
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...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 the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), ... click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your ISP. 8 Follow the instructions on the...
...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 the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), ... click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your ISP. 8 Follow the instructions on the...
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...modem, or a DSL modem or to or from the port. Pin Ethernet 10/100 Base - Ethernet Port An ethernet port uses twisted pair conductors for networking and faster Internet connection. Ports 319 Pin Gigabit Ethernet T Signal Signal 1 Transmit + 1 Transmit/Receive 0 + 2 Transmit 2 Transmit/Receive 0 - 3...Receive 3 - When in use, lights on the speed supported by the network card in the computer. The ACT light flickers when data moves through these devices flicker. Data moves through the network to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers. ...
...modem, or a DSL modem or to or from the port. Pin Ethernet 10/100 Base - Ethernet Port An ethernet port uses twisted pair conductors for networking and faster Internet connection. Ports 319 Pin Gigabit Ethernet T Signal Signal 1 Transmit + 1 Transmit/Receive 0 + 2 Transmit 2 Transmit/Receive 0 - 3...Receive 3 - When in use, lights on the speed supported by the network card in the computer. The ACT light flickers when data moves through these devices flicker. Data moves through the network to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers. ...
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...: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 336 Getting Help Otherwise, record the contents of each file. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? If the computer is connected to...
...: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 336 Getting Help Otherwise, record the contents of each file. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? If the computer is connected to...
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...and CD drives. An improved version of memory. ESD - A rapid discharge of water. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for testing the accuracy of data as it to use a second monitor as dual display mode. A display setting that state how ... connector design that extends beyond the edge of ExpressCards. enhanced parallel port - fully-buffered DIMM - EPP - extended PC Card - enhanced integrated device electronics - extended display mode - EIDE - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. Modems and network adapters are common types of the PC...
...and CD drives. An improved version of memory. ESD - A rapid discharge of water. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for testing the accuracy of data as it to use a second monitor as dual display mode. A display setting that state how ... connector design that extends beyond the edge of ExpressCards. enhanced parallel port - fully-buffered DIMM - EPP - extended PC Card - enhanced integrated device electronics - extended display mode - EIDE - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. Modems and network adapters are common types of the PC...
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... RAM, ROM, and video memory. millisecond - NIC - memory mapping - modem - The section of time that provides network capabilities. memory module - Mini-Card - Three types of storage devices are working on communications such as communication NICs. See media bay. A measure of the... Windows taskbar that is functionally equivalent to programs and computer functions, such as a NIC (network interface controller). A Mini PCI card is a small external card that contains icons for integrated peripheral devices with an adapter on it. memory address - A small ...
... RAM, ROM, and video memory. millisecond - NIC - memory mapping - modem - The section of time that provides network capabilities. memory module - Mini-Card - Three types of storage devices are working on communications such as communication NICs. See media bay. A measure of the... Windows taskbar that is functionally equivalent to programs and computer functions, such as a NIC (network interface controller). A Mini PCI card is a small external card that contains icons for integrated peripheral devices with an adapter on it. memory address - A small ...
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...- A type of memory that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - Pixels are... for maintaining computer configuration information such as the number of pixels across by the 348 Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of PC Cards. Example of the computer to 4 GB/sec. P partition - A physical storage area on a hard drive that boosts the data transfer...
...- A type of memory that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - Pixels are... for maintaining computer configuration information such as the number of pixels across by the 348 Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of PC Cards. Example of the computer to 4 GB/sec. P partition - A physical storage area on a hard drive that boosts the data transfer...
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...devices, including voice, data, fax, and 351 super-extended graphics array - A video standard for smart cards. Also known as date and time or system password. surge protectors - Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to save energy. A video standard ...all unnecessary computer operations to the computer. Enables Windows programs to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Smart cards can be protected by acting as an interface between the computer hardware and the ...
...devices, including voice, data, fax, and 351 super-extended graphics array - A video standard for smart cards. Also known as date and time or system password. surge protectors - Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to save energy. A video standard ...all unnecessary computer operations to the computer. Enables Windows programs to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Smart cards can be protected by acting as an interface between the computer hardware and the ...
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...amount of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. V video controller - for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to shut down your computer. A hardware-based security feature that provides the video capabilities-in combination... with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of time when there...
...amount of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. V video controller - for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to shut down your computer. A hardware-based security feature that provides the video capabilities-in combination... with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of time when there...