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Dell Inspiron 1525 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Solving Problems

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).
Re-establish your connection to the wireless

router:

Save and close any open files, and exit

a.

any open programs.
Click

b.

Start

Connect To.

Follow the instructions on the screen

c.

to complete the setup.

Wired Connections
If the network connection is lost
— The

network 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-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.