Dell 1501 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card, Completing the Connection to the Wlan

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To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card:

1Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2Double-click Network Connections.

3Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks.

If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card’s configuration utility is managing the wireless network card.

If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card.

For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless network documentation in the Windows Help and Support Center.

To access the Help and Support Center:

1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.

2Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides.

3Under Device Guides, select the documentation for your wireless network card.

Completing the Connection to the WLAN

When you turn on your computer and a network (for which your computer is not configured) is detected

in the area, a pop-up appears near the icon in the notification area (in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop).

Follow the instructions provided in any utility prompts that appear on your screen.

Once you have configured your computer for the wireless network that you selected, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to that network.

Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of the wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up notifies you of the wireless network connection.

NOTE: If you select a secure network, you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information.

NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.

Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card

NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a wireless network, ensure that you have all the components for establishing a WLAN (see "What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection" on page 54), and then verify that your wireless network card is enabled by pressing <Fn><F2>.

You can turn your computer’s wireless networking function on and off by pressing the <Fn><F2> key combination. If the wireless networking function is turned on, press <Fn><F2> to disable it. If the wireless networking function is turned off, press <Fn><F2> to enable it.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management SettingsWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 104 103107 108Glossary Index Contents Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screenService call status and support history Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftTop technical issues for my computer Frequently asked questionsDetermining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Speaker Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog boxCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery HealthLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Charging the BatteryStoring a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsInstalling an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardRemoving a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up a New Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardSetting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Tab Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems Keyboard Problems ExpressCard ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ManufacturerUnexpected characters External Keyboard problemsComputer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsCommunication exists. Replace the network cable Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Picture qualityDrivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreSolving Problems Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginDell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Windows XP Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Hard Drive Optical DriveTo replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Returning a Hard Drive to Dell MemorySecuring clips Memory module Per connector Replace the memory module cover Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Mini-Card Antenna cables Antenna cable connectors 101 Install the replacement Mini-CardAdding and Replacing Parts 103 Coin-Cell BatteryDisplay 105 Lift the display up and away from the computer106 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 107Traveling by Air Travel TipsContacting Dell 109Contacting Dell 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite support.ap.dell.com 125 126 127 128 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship129 130 131 Specifications132 Ports and ConnectorsIn-1 Media Memory Card Reader MemoryCommunications 133Video AudioDisplay 134135 BatteryKeyboard Touch PadAC Adapter 136137 PhysicalEnvironmental 138 Entering System Setup Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 139Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options140 141 Performing a One-Time BootComputer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad Floppy DriveDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs 143Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 144PP23LA 145146 Glossary 147Glossary 148 149 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 150 151 152 NIC See network adapter 153154 System tray See notification area 155156 Video resolution See resolution157 158 Index 159Index 160 See also hard drive See also optical drive161 162 Problems programs and Windows163 164
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