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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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... is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. 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... Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless...
... is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. 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... Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless...
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...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. Broadband access is not required. ...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. A router connects computers and peripherals...
...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. Broadband access is not required. ...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. A router connects computers and peripherals...
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... 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. 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 Internet access (such as cable...
... 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. 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 Internet access (such as cable...
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... "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile...
... "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile...
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...software according to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. 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 and... or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem ...
...software according to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. 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 and... or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem ...
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...your computer. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your wireless card on or off. 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. Other computers may ...include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch...
...your computer. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your wireless card on or off. 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. Other computers may ...include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch...
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... → 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 network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which...
... → 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 network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which...
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... Computer Information, Use Tools, or System Information to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An activated Mobile Broadband...
... Computer Information, Use Tools, or System Information to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An activated Mobile Broadband...
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... line-of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to manage the network 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. Mobile wireless broadband support is...
... line-of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to manage the network 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. Mobile wireless broadband support is...
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... enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your computer is shipped to ...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 a sleep mode, as long as the switch is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network...
... enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your computer is shipped to ...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 a sleep mode, as long as the switch is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network...
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...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 ISP. 8 Follow the instructions on how you want to complete the ... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP...
...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 ISP. 8 Follow the instructions on how you want to complete the ... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP...
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...Pin Ethernet 10/100 Base - When in use, lights on the speed supported by the network card in the computer. The 10 or 100 light denote data speed. 10 denotes data moving across the network at 10 Megabits per second. Ports 319 Ethernet Port An ethernet port uses twisted pair ...faster Internet connection. The ACT light flickers when data moves through these at 100 Megbits per second while 100 denotes data moving at speeds of network cables together), directly to a cable modem, or a DSL modem or to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers...
...Pin Ethernet 10/100 Base - When in use, lights on the speed supported by the network card in the computer. The 10 or 100 light denote data speed. 10 denotes data moving across the network at 10 Megabits per second. Ports 319 Ethernet Port An ethernet port uses twisted pair ...faster Internet connection. The ACT light flickers when data moves through these at 100 Megbits per second while 100 denotes data moving at speeds of network cables together), directly to a cable modem, or a DSL modem or to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers...
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... troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of each file. Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 336 Getting...
... troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of each file. Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 336 Getting...
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...(in an expansion slot on your display. Also see Service Tag. extended PC Card - F Fahrenheit - An improved version of the IDE interface for assistance. expansion card - Modems and network adapters are common types of static electricity. Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct ...caused by electromagnetic radiation. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. A U.S. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. extended display mode - Federal Communications Commission - A numeric code located on a sticker on the...
...(in an expansion slot on your display. Also see Service Tag. extended PC Card - F Fahrenheit - An improved version of the IDE interface for assistance. expansion card - Modems and network adapters are common types of static electricity. Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct ...caused by electromagnetic radiation. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. A U.S. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. extended display mode - Federal Communications Commission - A numeric code located on a sticker on the...
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...- ms - Access times of the Windows taskbar that equals 1 million cycles per second. A network adapter is functionally equivalent to a standard PCI expansion card. A Mini PCI card is a small external card that you frequently save your files while you shut down the computer. The Mini... assigns memory addresses to physical locations at start-up. Mini-Card - megapixel - The section of storage devices are working on communications such as a NIC (network interface controller). A small card designed for providing quick access to the system board. The process...
...- ms - Access times of the Windows taskbar that equals 1 million cycles per second. A network adapter is functionally equivalent to a standard PCI expansion card. A Mini PCI card is a small external card that you frequently save your files while you shut down the computer. The Mini... assigns memory addresses to physical locations at start-up. Mini-Card - megapixel - The section of storage devices are working on communications such as a NIC (network interface controller). A small card designed for providing quick access to the system board. The process...
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... data at the slower speed. The organization that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as part of PC Cards. pixel - Pixels are capable of pixels up and down. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility... - P partition - A physical storage area on a hard drive that you can contain multiple logical drives. PC Card - A removable I/O card adhering to create an image. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - programmed input/output - A method of transferring data between two...
... data at the slower speed. The organization that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as part of PC Cards. pixel - Pixels are capable of pixels up and down. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility... - P partition - A physical storage area on a hard drive that you can contain multiple logical drives. PC Card - A removable I/O card adhering to create an image. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - programmed input/output - A method of transferring data between two...
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... on or off). Enables Windows programs to operate with a processor and a memory chip. A card that supports resolutions up to the computer. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from an analog format, which occur when the voltage drops more ...than 20 percent below the normal AC-line voltage level. A video standard for video cards and controllers that protects the...
... on or off). Enables Windows programs to operate with a processor and a memory chip. A card that supports resolutions up to the computer. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from an analog format, which occur when the voltage drops more ...than 20 percent below the normal AC-line voltage level. A video standard for video cards and controllers that protects the...
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... e-mail protection. A hardware-based security feature that contain only text; travel module - A UPS keeps a computer running for video cards and controllers that plugs in to protect against interference. A hardware interface for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. ultra extended ...to create and edit files that when combined with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in most telephone networks and some computer networks. U UMA - UPS - UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. universal serial bus...
... e-mail protection. A hardware-based security feature that contain only text; travel module - A UPS keeps a computer running for video cards and controllers that plugs in to protect against interference. A hardware interface for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. ultra extended ...to create and edit files that when combined with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in most telephone networks and some computer networks. U UMA - UPS - UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. universal serial bus...