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Network problems, Connecting to wireless local area networks – Dell Inspiron 1100 User Manual

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network

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NOTE: Selecting the

connection method This

computer connects

directly to the Internet
enables the integrated
firewall provided with
Windows XP.

4

Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to the

Network Setup Wizard.

5

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Network Problems

C

HE C K

T H E

N ET W OR K

C A B L E

CO N NE C T O R

— Ensure that the network cable

connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network

wall jack.
C

HE C K

T H E

N ET W OR K

L IG H T S

O N

THE

NE TWO R K

C O N NE C T O R

— Green

indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try

replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the network adapter driver is

loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.
R

E S T A R T

THE

C O MP U T E R

— Try to log on to the network again.

C

O NT A C T

YOUR

NE TWO R K

A D M IN IS T R AT O R

— Verify that your network

settings are correct and that the network is functioning.

Connecting to Wireless Local Area

Networks

NOTE: These networking

instructions do not apply
to Bluetooth™ or cellular
products.

Before you can connect to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must
have specific information about your network. Be sure to get the name of
your wireless network along with any special security settings from your
network administrator. These settings are unique to your network and
cannot be provided by Dell.