Network Problems, Wireless Connections | Dell G374R, P04S series

Network Problems

Wireless Connections

If the wireless network connection is lost —

The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer.

•Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub).

•Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless connection. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router.

•Re-establish your connection to the wireless router:

a.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enabling or Disabling Wireless” on page 10).

b.Click Start → Connect To.

c.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

Solving Problems

Wired Connections

If the network connection is lost — The cable is loose or damaged.

•Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged.

The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on the status:

•Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.

•Orange — A good connection exists between a 100/1000-Mbps network and the computer.

•Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections.

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Dell G374R, P04S series setup guide Network Problems, Wireless Connections, Wired Connections

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May 2009 P/N G374R Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Vista Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Press Enter to apply the change Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Battery charge level Indicator light statusBattery AC Adapter Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Beep Codes Solving Problems Two beeps No RAM detected Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset errorFour beeps RAM read/write failure Five beeps Real Time Clock failure Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support Tools System Messages For assistance Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginDell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsInsert the Operating System disc Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard driveIf you need to See Drivers and Utilities disc See If you need to Specifications System ModelProcessor Computer Information Memory Communications ExpressCardVideo Discrete Audio Ports and Connectors Display DimensionsKeyboard Viewing Angles Resolution BatteryCamera Touch Pad Dimensions 65 W Temperature rangeAC Adapter See the Dell Technology Physical Weight with 4-cell batteryComputer Environment 90 W Altitude maximum Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0G374RA00