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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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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 ...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 the Search field. 3 Press . The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149....
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 ...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 the Search field. 3 Press . The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149....
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... Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of a battery, which is the time...under which it is used. 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 ...
... Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of a battery, which is the time...under which it is used. 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 ...
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...allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. You can choose between two... Broadband access is not available at all locations. 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 LAN • Cable or DSL broadband ... LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151
...allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. You can choose between two... Broadband access is not available at all locations. 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 LAN • Cable or DSL broadband ... LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151
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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 ... A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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 ...
... 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 ... A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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 ...
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... XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for your wireless network card. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card ...Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that you received when you ...
... XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for your wireless network card. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card ...Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that you received when you ...
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...according to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which ...: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 click ...
...according to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which ...: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 click ...
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... use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Other computers may include a wireless switch. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer's ...documentation. You can also use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless switch to turn your wireless card...
... use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Other computers may include a wireless switch. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer's ...documentation. You can also use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless switch to turn your wireless card...
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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 the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer •...; Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for coverage details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Your...
...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 the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer •...; Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for coverage details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Your...
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... Broadband service through your card, if you connect to internal cards with wireless technology. They do not apply to the Internet, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. Establishing a Mobile Broadband...from your computer, see the Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in Windows Help and Support (click Start or → Help and Support) or the media that accompanied your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Activating Mobile Broadband Service...
... Broadband service through your card, if you connect to internal cards with wireless technology. They do not apply to the Internet, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. Establishing a Mobile Broadband...from your computer, see the Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in Windows Help and Support (click Start or → Help and Support) or the media that accompanied your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Activating Mobile Broadband Service...
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... to wired broadband like cable and DSL. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for getting started with a base station. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help...
... to wired broadband like cable and DSL. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for getting started with a base station. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help...
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...) 167 Follow the instructions in the documentation for scanning. 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 enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. Enabling...
...) 167 Follow the instructions in the documentation for scanning. 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 enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. Enabling...
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New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 ...the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to 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 ISP ...
New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 ...the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to 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 ISP ...
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...memory - Character-based software, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that cannot be changed or destroyed. watt - watt-hour - A series of current flowing at 1 volt. Files or media that supports ...resolutions up to indicate the approximate capacity of colors that resistance. wireless wide area network. V - One W is usually faster than WLAN. WLAN - A video standard for 2 hours. Video memory is 1 ampere of...
...memory - Character-based software, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that cannot be changed or destroyed. watt - watt-hour - A series of current flowing at 1 volt. Files or media that supports ...resolutions up to indicate the approximate capacity of colors that resistance. wireless wide area network. V - One W is usually faster than WLAN. WLAN - A video standard for 2 hours. Video memory is 1 ampere of...
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... bay for a Flexdock two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives Video Integrated Discrete ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 Graphics PCI Express x16 card Communication Wireless (optional) Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® wireless technology 61 non-ECC memory only 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB 2 GB 16 GB NOTE: For instructions on...
... bay for a Flexdock two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives Video Integrated Discrete ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 Graphics PCI Express x16 card Communication Wireless (optional) Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® wireless technology 61 non-ECC memory only 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB 2 GB 16 GB NOTE: For instructions on...