Network problems – Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 2 User Manual

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Solving Problems

41

Network Problems

C

HECK

THE

MOUSE

CABLE

• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent

pins.

• Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer.

T

EST

THE

MOUSE

Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. If the

new mouse works, the original mouse was faulty.

C

HECK

THE

MOUSE

SETTINGS

1

Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.

2

Click Mouse.

3

Try adjusting the settings.

R

EINSTALL

THE

MOUSE

DRIVER

See page 55.

C

HECK

FOR

INTERRUPT

REQUEST

CONFLICTS

See page 59.

C

HECK

THE

NETWORK

CABLE

CONNECTOR

Ensure that the network cable is connected as shown on the setup

diagram (see page 14).

C

HECK

THE

NETWORK

LIGHTS

ON

THE

BACK

OF

THE

COMPUTER

No light indicates that no network

communication exists. Replace the network cable.

R

ESTART

THE

COMPUTER

AND

TRY

TO

LOG

ON

TO

THE

NETWORK

AGAIN

network
integrity/speed light

activity light

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