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Setting Up and Using Networks

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2 Under Tools, click My Computer InformationFind information about

the hardware installed on this computer.

On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the type

of Mobile Broadband card installed in your computer as well as other

hardware components.

NOTE:

The Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems.

Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network

NOTE:

These instructions only apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini-

Cards. They do not apply to internal cards with wireless technology.

NOTE:

Before you connect to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband

service through your cellular service provider. For instructions and for additional

information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide

available through Windows Help and Support (see "Windows Help and Support" on

page 18). The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at

support.dell.com and on the CD included with your Mobile Broadband card if you

purchased the card separately from your computer.

Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a

Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet:

1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon

on the Windows

desktop, to run the utility.

2 Click Connect.

NOTE:

The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button.

3 Follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection

with the utility.
Or

1 Click StartAll ProgramsDell Wireless.
2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen.

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

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.