Dell Precision M6300, User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks
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If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an item in the list
below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information ,
the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card.
Windows Vista
To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless
network card in Windows Vista:
1
Click the Windows Vista Start button,
,
and then click Connect To
→
Connect To
→
Manage wireless networks .
2
Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen.
For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on
your computer, see your wireless network documentation in the Windows
Help and Support Center (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on
page 20).
Completing the Connection to the WLAN
When you turn on your computer and a network (for which your computer is
not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network
icon in the notification area (in the lower-right corner of the Windows
desktop).
Follow the instructions provided in any utility prompts that appear on your
screen.
Once you have configured your computer for the wireless network that you
selected, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to that
network.
Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of the
wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up notifies you of the
wireless network connection.
NOTE:
If you select a secure network, you must enter a WEP or WPA key when
prompted. Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot
provide this information.
NOTE:
Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.
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