Dell D430 manual Connecting to a Wlan, Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager

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•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 49).

Connecting to a WLAN

NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 47.

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" on page 47 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 47.

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 In Windows XP:

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.

In Windows Vista:

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

Setting Up and Using Networks

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Contents User’s Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Installing or Removing a Secure Digital SD Card Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Cleaning Your Computer Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 103 Microsoft Windows Vista Operating Systems105 108Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 117 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 113Technical Support and Customer Service 125 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 127150 149What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Quick Reference Guide Appropriate support site Dell Support Website support.dell.comTo view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset Front View About Your ComputerV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Y B O a R D a N D N E T W O R K S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View USB C O N N E C T O R S Bottom View About Your Computer With your docking device for additional information Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Start→ Run Microsoft Windows VistaTransferring Information to a New Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby and Sleep ModeHibernate Mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Accessing Power Options PropertiesStoring a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations System FunctionsPower Management BatteryOptical Drive Tray Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Fingerprint Reader optionalCustomizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Mouse Properties windowUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplayMicrosoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XPMicrosoft Windows XP Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSelect an option under Choose a connection option Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area NetworkRight-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a WlanEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Click → Connect To→ Manage wireless networksCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkClick Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkLocation Profile Settings General Mobility Settings Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorMicrosoft Windows Firewall Setting Up and Using Networks Card Types Using CardsCard Blanks Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCardPC Cards PC Card BlanksUsing Cards Removing a PC Card or Blank Installing or Removing a Secure Digital SD Card Extended Cards Security Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerSmart Card About Smart CardsInstalling a Smart Card Type of Password Features PasswordsUsing an Administrator Password Using a Primary or System PasswordUsing a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureSecurity Management Software Using the Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerFloppy Drive Optical Disks Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTroubleshooting Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsClick Start→ My Computer. In Windows Vista Hard drive problems Optical drive problemsProblems writing to an optical drive If you cannot eject the optical drive trayClick Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors→ Start Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsError Messages Troubleshooting Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Device Manager External Keyboard problems Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Other software problemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsGeneral Power Problems PC Card or ExpressCard ProblemsDocking Power Considerations Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerAC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked Docking While the Computer Is RunningScanner Problems Printer ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakersIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readClick Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramOverview Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical DriveChanging COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootSystem Setup Program What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverManually 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 Removing Dell PC Restore Enabling System Restore100 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin 101102 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer104 Before Working Inside Your Computer105 Hard Drive106 Removing the Hard Drive107 Replacing the Hard Drive Memory108 109 110 Keyboard111 112 Hinge CoverMini-Cards Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards113 114 115 Mobile Broadband Wwan Cards116 Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology117 118 Coin-Cell Battery119 120 121 Dell QuickSet122 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 123Traveling by Air Travel Tips124 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceObtaining Assistance 125126 DellConnect Online ServicesAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 127Contacting Dell Before You CallVisit support.dell.com 128129 Diagnostics ChecklistGetting Help 131 Specifications132 Ports and ConnectorsSmart Card Communications 133Video AudioDisplay 134Keyboard Fingerprint Reader optional135 BatteryAC Adapter 136Physical Environmental 137Specifications 139 GlossaryDevice driver See driver 140Docking device See APR 141142 143 Module bay See media bay 144145 146 147 Video resolution See resolution148 FCC Notice U.S. Only AppendixFCC Class B 149150 Macrovision Product Notice
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D430 specifications

The Dell D430, also known as the Dell Latitude D430, is a compact and portable laptop that was designed to cater to the needs of mobile professionals. Released as part of Dell's Latitude series, the D430 balances performance, durability, and lightweight construction, making it a reliable choice for professionals on the go.

One of the standout features of the Dell D430 is its size and weight. Weighing in at approximately 3.2 pounds and measuring just over one inch in thickness, the D430 is one of the more portable laptops of its time. This lightweight design allows users to easily slip the laptop into a backpack or briefcase without adding significant bulk, while still providing a sturdy build quality that is characteristic of Dell's Latitude line.

Performance-wise, the Dell D430 is equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processors, which offer a good balance of power and energy efficiency for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and light multitasking. It typically comes with 2GB of RAM, which can be upgraded to 4GB for enhanced performance when running more demanding applications. The laptop features a 12.1-inch display, which, while smaller than typical laptop screens, maintains a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, providing clear visuals suitable for presentations and media consumption.

In terms of connectivity, the D430 offers a variety of ports and wireless options, making it versatile for different business needs. Equipped with USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output for connecting to external displays, and an RJ-45 Ethernet port, the D430 provides ample connectivity for peripherals and networking. Additionally, the built-in Wi-Fi capability ensures users can stay connected to the internet wherever they go.

Another notable aspect of the Dell D430 is its security features, which are crucial for business professionals. The laptop supports optional fingerprint readers and smart card readers, adding an extra layer of security for sensitive data. Moreover, features such as TPM (Trusted Platform Module) enhance the laptop's data protection and help safeguard users' information against unauthorized access.

Battery life is also a key characteristic of the D430, with options for extended batteries that allow for longer periods of use without needing to recharge. This makes it particularly appealing for professionals who may be out of the office for extended periods.

In conclusion, the Dell D430 combines portability, performance, and security, making it a suitable choice for mobile professionals seeking a reliable laptop for their everyday business needs. Its blend of compact design, solid performance specifications, and essential connectivity options showcase why it remains a respected member of Dell's Latitude series.
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