Using a Network: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide
network, access. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer
communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves.
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
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A wireless router or access point
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A wireless network card for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN
●
A network cable with the network (RJ-45) connector
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of
configurations. To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type
of card, use one of the following:
●
The
Start
button and the
Connect To
option
●
Your original computer invoice
Start Button and Connect To Option
1. Click the
Start
button.
2. Point to
Connect To
, and then click
Show all connections
.
If
Wireless Network Connection
does not appear under
LAN or High-Speed Internet
, you may
not have a wireless network card.
If
Wireless Network Connection
appears, you have a wireless network card. To view detailed
information about the wireless network card:
1. Right-click
Wireless Network Connection.
2. Click
Properties
. The
Wireless Network Connection Properties
window appears. The
wireless network card's name and model number are listed on the
General
tab.
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