Dell Inspiron 1520, Owner'S Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks
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• A wireless network card for each computer that you want to connect to
your WLAN
• A network cable with a 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
• The order confirmation for your computer
Start Button and Connect To Option
In Microsoft Windows XP , click Start
→
Connect To
→
Show all connections .
NOTE:
If your computer is set to the Classic Start menu option, click Start
→
Settings
→
Network Connections to view your network connections.
In Microsoft Windows Vista , click
→
Connect To
→
View network
computers and devices .
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.
NOTE:
If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may not have a
wireless network card.
The Order Confirmation for Your Computer
The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer
lists the hardware and software that shipped with your computer.