Dell PP04X, D830 manual Connecting to a Wlan, Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager

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•Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router.

•Configure your wireless router to communicate with your broadband router.

•Find out your wireless router’s broadcast name. The technical term for the name of your router’s broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name.

15If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 50).

Connecting to a WLAN

NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 48.

NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products.

This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 48 for more information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a WLAN.

Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. The software is already installed.

NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card that is installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 48.

Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager

Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices:

•Your wireless network card’s client utility

•The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system

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

1Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections.

2Right-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 client 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.

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

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Setting Up and Using Networks

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Contents User’s Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track StickSetting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Traveling With Your Computer Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 116 100102 104Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 133 134135 137Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereService Tag and Microsoft Windows License What Are You Looking For? Dell Support Website support.dell.comTo view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset About Your Computer Front ViewV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Back View Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device Bottom View About Your Computer Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Transferring Information to a New ComputerClick Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Windows Vista Page Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargeConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesLow-Battery Warning Standby ModeHibernate Mode Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by. orCharging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using the Keyboard BatteryNumeric Keypad Key CombinationsDisplay Functions Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapMouse Properties window Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDsAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureVolume Control Window Volume Control ButtonsUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP Using the Ambient Light Sensor Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tabAmbient light sensor Using the Display Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows VistaWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To OptionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Completing the Connection to the WlanConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Mobile Broadband CardLocation Profile Settings General Mobility Settings Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell WirelessEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card Internet Connection Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorButton → Help and Support Using Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardCard Types Card BlanksExpressCard Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Installing a Smart Card Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Smart CardsPasswords Using an Administrator Password Using a Primary/System PasswordType of Password Features Using a Hard Drive Password Enabling the TPM Feature Trusted Platform Module TPMComputer Tracking Software Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Insert the Drivers and Utilities CDOption Function Test System Run System Diagnostics Exit Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click Start→ My Computer. In Windows VistaHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Click Start→ My ComputerMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Click Device ManagerLockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingOther software problems Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Click Task Manager→ click ApplicationsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsGeneral PC Card or ExpressCard Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDocking Power Considerations AC Power Loss While the Computer Is DockedScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and ThemesSystem Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens OverviewChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used SettingsPerforming a One-Time Boot Changing COM Ports System Setup Program Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsTraveling by Air Reinstalling Software What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device ManagerManually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start→ Help and Support Starting System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Using the Operating System CD Enabling System RestoreReinstalling Windows Before You BeginReinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerHard Drive 100101 Media Bay Returning a Hard Drive to DellRemoving the Device Security Screw 102Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 103Hinge Cover 104Keyboard 105106 Memory 107108 109 110 Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card Wireless Cards111 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 112113 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards 114FCM Flash Cache Module 115Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 116117 Coin-Cell Battery 118119 120 Dell QuickSet 121122 Specifications 123Ports and Connectors 124Memory CommunicationsVideo 125Audio 126 DisplayBattery 127Keyboard Touch PadAC Adapter 128Physical 129 Environmental130 Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceAutoTech Service 132Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your Order133 Before You Call 134Contacting Dell Diagnostics Checklist135 Visit support.dell.com 136Cleaning Your Computer AppendixComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadCleaning a Non-Optical Mouse Cleaning an Optical MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsMacrovision Product Notice FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 139140 Glossary 141142 Device driver See driver143 Docking device See APR144 145 146 Module bay See media bay147 148 149 Video resolution See resolution 150
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