Dell wi-fi catcher™ network locator – Dell Inspiron 1720 (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks

Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator

The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher
Network Locator to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity.

To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the switch in the momentary
position (see "wireless switch" on page 27) for a few seconds. The Wi-Fi
Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is
turned on or off, or in Sleep state, as long as the switch is configured through
Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network
connections.

NOTE:

The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the system is

switched off and Wi-Fi is activated in BIOS.

Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured
for use when your computer is shipped to you, you must first use Dell
QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network
connections. For more information on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet
icon in the notification area, and then select Help.

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