Using a Network: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide
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.
Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections
Through Dell QuickSet
The wireless activity indicator provides an easy way to monitor the status of your computer's wireless
devices. Right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in your taskbar to select or deselect
Wireless Activity
Indicator Off
to turn the wireless activity indicator on or off.
The wireless activity indicator indicates whether your computer's wireless devices are enabled or
disabled. When you turn the wireless networking function on or off, the wireless activity indicator
changes to display the status.
For more information about the wireless activity indicator, see the
Dell QuickSet Help
file. For
information about QuickSet and how to access the
Dell
QuickSet Help
file, see
Dell QuickSet Features
.
Mobile Broadband Network
Much like a WLAN, a Mobile Broadband network is a series of interconnected computers that
communicate with each other through wireless technology. However, a Mobile Broadband network uses
cellular technology and therefore provides Internet access in the same varied locations from which
cellular telephone service is available. Your computer can maintain the Mobile Broadband network
connection regardless of its physical location, as long as the computer remains in the service area of
your cellular service provider.
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network
Connection
NOTE:
Depending on your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or
Mini-Card, but not both, to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection.
To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need:
NOTE:
Mobile Broadband cards may not be available in all regions.
●
A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on your computer's configuration)
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