Dell Inspiron 1721 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 1721 Support Question
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Question posted by GNC32kjsmi on April 2nd, 2014
Dell 1721 Laptop Won't Go Wireless
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Related Dell Inspiron 1721 Manual Pages
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... loss of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.;
AMD, AMD Turion, HyperMemory, ATI Radeon and combinations thereof are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; and is used in this document is here, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming...
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... 86 Connecting to a WLAN 87
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 89
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 89 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 90 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 90 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile roadband Card 91
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 92
10 Securing...
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PC TuneUp 104 PC CheckUp 104
Drive Problems 105 Optical drive problems 105 Hard drive problems 106
...174; Windows® operating system . . . . . 116 A solid blue screen appears 117 Dell MediaDirect problems 117 Other software problems 118
Memory Problems 119
Network Problems 119 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 120
Power Problems 121
Printer Problems 122
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Contents
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... Software.
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD® NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface
processors, optical drives, and USB may vary depending on my
computer configuration, product
specifications, and white papers
To download Notebook System Software:
• Downloads - What Are You Looking For?
you reinstall the operating system on your computer
• Reference...
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... vents 4 ExpressCard slot 6 Wi-Fi Catcher light
S E C U R I T C H -
The computer uses an internal fan to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as a closed briefcase, while it to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can damage the computer or cause a fire. H A R D D R I R V E N T S - A I V E -
The computer turns the fan on page 92). Supports...
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Enables wireless devices. Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 92).
• Flashing green: Searching for networks • Solid green: Strong network found • Solid ...9
8 7 6 54
26
About Your Computer
1 2 34
1 off and Wi-Fi is switched off position 2 on position 3 momentary position
4 Wi-Fi Catcher light
Disables wireless devices.
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Bottom View
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10
9 8
2
3
4
7
6
5
1 left speaker 3 memory module/coin-cell battery
compartment 5 wireless mini card compartment 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 air vents
2 consumer IR 4 right speaker
6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive
L E F T S P E A K E R - C O N ... of the computer that allows certain software applications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote.
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...charged.
For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer.
For best results, operate the computer with..., but not limited to, the following:
• Using optical drives.
• Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices.
• Using high-brightness display ...
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... is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the type of wireless network card installed in order to set up appears near the network icon in your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on page 84. When you...
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... in the taskbar, and then select Help.
88
Setting Up and Using Networks Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet
The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to your network. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is connected to the network. To turn the...
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...(depending on your computer's configuration)
NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your ...card if you can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet ...
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...: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the media included with wireless technology. They do not apply to view your cellular ...instructions and for additional information about the hardware installed on this computer.
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer as well...
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... in the off with the utility. If the switch is enabled by verifying the setting of the computer (see "wireless switch" on the screen.
Or
1 Click Start →All Programs→Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on page 25. You can turn your Mobile Broadband card is in the on...
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... running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the system board may be ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 97). Correct the settings for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 120. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless...
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... area to verify that the network is functioning. Check the status in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN
C H E C K Y O ...DELL MOBILE BROADBAND CARD UTILITY - Double-click the icon to launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility.
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
NOTE: The Dell...
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...Network adapter S-video TV-out
USB Video Communications Modem:
Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless
Video Video type:
Video controller Video memory
microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-...WWAN, WPAN Mini Cards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® wireless technology
integrated ATI graphics with 64 MB local frame buffer ATI Radeon® X1270 Graphics Controller
Up ...
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... on the device or devices covered in compliance with respect to correct the interference by one or more of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for home and other intellectual property rights. Appendix
193 patents and...antenna.
• Relocate the system with the FCC regulations:
Product name: Model number: Company name:
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1721
PP22X
Dell Inc.
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...A specific location where data is typically used for integrated peripheral devices with each other through wireless cellular technology and provides Internet access in MHz. memory mapping -
memory module - A ...
Mobile Broadband network - (also known as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. MB/sec - Glossary
203 A measurement of its physical location,...
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media playing, 53
media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 59 description, 23
memory DIMM A, 148 DIMM B, 149 installing, ...description, 32
messages error, 108
Mini Card installing, 154
Mobile Broadband network connections, 89 problems, 119 See also wireless switch
modem connector description, 29
monitor. See display
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network installing WLAN Mini Card, 154 Mobile Broadband, 119 problems...
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...volume, 123
specifications, 177
spyware, 108, 118
stolen computer, 94
Subscriber Identity Module, 153
support contacting Dell, 175
support website, 16
S-video TV-out connector description, 29
System Restore, 131-132
system setup program..., 167 packing, 167 tips, 168
troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 97 Hardware Troubleshooter, 130 restore computer to previous operating state, 131-132
TV connecting...
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