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Setting Up and Using Networks

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For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on

your computer, see your wireless network documentation in the Windows

Help and Support Center (see "Windows Help and Support" on page 16).

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 network

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.

Microsoft

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Windows

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Firewall

Windows Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to your

computer while it is connected to the Internet. Windows Firewall is

automatically enabled when you run the Network Setup Wizard.
When Windows Firewall is enabled for a network connection, the firewall

icon appears with a red background in the Network Connections section of

the Control Panel.

NOTE:

Enabling Windows Firewall does not reduce the need for virus-checking

software.

For more information, click StartControl Panel Security Windows

Firewall, or see "Windows Help and Support" on page 16."

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