Dell Inspiron 1521, Owner'S Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks
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• A wireless router or access point
• 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 the Device Manager
• Check the order confirmation for your computer
Device Manager
1
Click Start , and then click Control Panel .
2
Click Classic View on the menu on the left side of the Control Panel .
3
Double-click Device Manager .
NOTE:
The User Account Control window may open.
4
Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens.
5
Click the + next to Network adapters to list the utility that manages your
wireless network card.
If a network adapter is not listed, you may not have a wireless network card.
If a network adapter is listed, you have a wireless network card. To view
detailed information about the wireless network card:
1
Right-click the name of the network adapter.
2
Click Properties .
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.