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How To Replace Dell N4010 Wireless Network Adapter
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 3
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... Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27
Programs Installed on Your Computer 28
Wireless Networking 28
Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31
BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31
2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33
Overview 33
Taskbar...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 12
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... 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 Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 166
Scanning for a Wireless Network 167 Enabling the Network Locator 167
Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 18
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... 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 Malware 259
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Contents
Dell Technology Guide - Page 23
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...: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website
Finding Information
23 Finding Information
Start Button
From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 154
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...Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card
If the software is installed in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 157
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...for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)
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On some computers, you can use this switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer's documentation. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 165
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... you should configure your network to reduce security risks. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)
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Set up the wireless network, specify the same encryption type and encryption key on each computer in step 2 and step 3.
If you configure your wireless router to use MAC filtering, the router will limit access to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 166
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... websites when using public wireless networks, update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Update your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. Use a firewall.
Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
Your computer may...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 167
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... enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. DCP icon
Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)
167 To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in position for a few seconds (see "System
Setup" on page 307)
Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager
You can use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in a sleep mode, as long as...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 275
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See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com.
Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers
Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Troubleshooting
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ALERT! FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T ...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 278
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.... -
• Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337).
Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 279
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..., the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective.
PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE.
THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A ...adapter. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA
AND REPLACE...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 289
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... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: If your computer has a modem, connect the modem... an analog telephone jack only. If you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector.
CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY ...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 336
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..., beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Otherwise, record the contents of each file. Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 343
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...point and 212° is the boiling point of the computer. An improved version of your Dell™ computer. FBD - enhanced parallel port - A removable I/O card adhering to as an...and out of static electricity. EMI - Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. Modems and network adapters are common types of the PC Card slot when installed. extended capabilities port - A ...
Setup Guide - Page 18
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... code that appears on all computers. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)
NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV.
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The Intel Wireless Display window appears.
7. Select Scan for your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be purchased separately. You must be...
Setup Guide - Page 19
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... Display icon on the desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
17 NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. The Intel Wireless Display window appears.
2. To enable wireless display:
1.
Select Connect to Existing...
Setup Guide - Page 76
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... technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Yes /No • Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions:
74 You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during...
Setup Guide - Page 81
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..., see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Specifications
Connectors
Audio
one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphones/speakers connector, and one analog microphone
Mini-Card
one Type IIIA full MiniCard slot, one half-size Mini-Card slot
HDMI connector one 19-pin connector
Network adapter one RJ45 connector
USB
two four...
Setup Guide - Page 82
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... Card (MMC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) xD-Picture Card
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Communications
Modem (optional) External V.92 56K USB modem
Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board
Wireless
WLAN Wi-Fi gn/agn; Bluetooth® Wireless technology; WWAN
Audio
Audio controller Speaker Volume controls
Realtek ALC269Q-GR
2 x 2 watt speakers
software program menus and media...
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