Infrastructure network | Dell PP05L, 600m guide

infrastructure network

ad-hoc network

Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP

Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user’s guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for which your computer is not configured, is detected in the area.

1Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks.

The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your area.

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

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Dell PP05L, 600m owner manual Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP, Infrastructure network

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 600m April T8109 Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Removing and Installing a Reserve BatteryChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting a Television to the ComputerEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readable 100 Appendix Contents Touch pad buttons Speaker Display latch Tour of Your ComputerFront View Keyboard status lights Mute button W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Security cable slot Module bay Right Side View RJ-45 Parallel connectorBack View USB C O N N E C T O R S Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection Problems Printer Cable Mail ProblemsSetting Up a Printer Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a Parallel PrinterParallel connector on computer USB printer On printer Cable Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on computer Line Conditioners Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Surge Protectors Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesUsing a Battery Battery Performance Charge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Health Gauge Low-Battery Warning Removing a Battery Charging the Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power Problems About the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Second battery bottom Removing and Installing Devices While Computer Is Running Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad CD or DVD Tray BatteryKeyboard Shortcuts System Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementAdvanced tab in the Power Options Properties Speaker Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs CD and DVD Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Connecting a Television to the ComputerUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Video cable Audio cable Video Connection Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Composite TV-out adapter cable Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Determining Your Network Type Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Infrastructure network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving ProblemsFinding Solutions See Error Messages Accessing Help Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Click Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to read If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Scanner ProblemsDrive Problems If only part of the display is readable Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Restoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Select a restore point and click Next Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter Solving Problems Adding Memory Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables Replacing the Hard Drive M2.5 x 5-mm screw Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications Memory Ports and ConnectorsSmart Card Audio CommunicationsVideo Display Battery Environmental AC AdapterPhysical System Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence Changing COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootEnter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Changing Printer Modes Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only Contacting Dell Macrovision Product Notice 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 Appendix Index Index119 120 121 See UPS 122