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Using Networks
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Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
Much like a WLAN, a Mobile Broadband network (also known as a WWAN) 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.
Mobile Broadband cards may not be available in all regions.
To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need:
• A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on your computer’s configuration). For
instructions on using ExpressCards, see "Using Cards" on page 51.
• The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card
when you purchased your computer, or on the CD that accompanied your card if purchased separately
from your computer)
If the utility is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility
user’s guide for instructions. The user’s guide is available through the Windows Help and Support
Center (or on the CD that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately from your computer).
To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 11.
Checking Your Mobile Broadband Network Card
For information, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 44.
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
NOTE:
These instructions only apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini-Cards. They do not apply to
internal cards with Bluetooth
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wireless technology or WLAN Mini-Cards.
NOTE:
Before you connect to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular
service provider. For instructions and for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility,
see the user's guide available through the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support
Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 11. The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com and on the CD included with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card
separately from your computer.
Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network
connection to the Internet:
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Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon,
, in the Windows taskbar, to run the utility.
