Dell blcwxfg - Latitude XT - Core 2 Solo 1.06 GHz, User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks
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What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Before you can set up a WLAN, you need:
• High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL)
• A broadband modem that is connected and working
• A wireless router or access point
• A wireless network adapter for each computer or Tablet-PC that you want
to connect to your WLAN
• A network cable with a network (RJ-45) connector
Checking Your Wireless Network Adapter
Depending on what you selected when you purchased your Tablet-PC, the
Tablet-PC has a variety of configurations. To confirm that your Tablet-PC has
a wireless network adapter and to determine the type of card, use one of the
following:
• The Windows Start button ( in Windows Vista) and the Connect To
option
• The order confirmation for your Tablet-PC
Start Button and Connect To Option
To view your wireless network adapter:
• In Windows Vista, click Start
→
Connect To
→
View network
computers and devices .
• In Windows XP, click Start
→
Connect To
→
Wireless Network
Connection.
If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, your Tablet-PC may not
have a wireless network adapter installed.
If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have a wireless network adapter.
To view detailed information about the wireless network adapter:
1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection .
2 Click Properties .
The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The
wireless network adapter’s name and model number are listed on the
General tab.
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