Network problems – Dell Inspiron One 19 (Mid 2009) User Manual

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Solving Problems

Network Problems

Wireless Connections

If the wireless network connection is lost
The wireless router is offline or wireless has

been disabled on the computer.

Check your wireless router to ensure it is

powered on and connected to your data

source (cable modem or network hub).
Interference may be blocking or interrupting

your wireless connection. Try moving the

computer closer to your wireless router.
Re-establish your connection to the

wireless router (see “Setting Up a Wireless

Connection” on page 14).

Wired Connections

If the wired network connection is lost — The

cable is loose or damaged.

Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in

and not damaged.

The link integrity light on the integrated network

connector lets you verify that your connection is

working and provides information on the status:
Link integrity light

Green — A good connection exists between

a 10/100-Mbps network and the computer.
Orange — A good connection exists between

a 1000-Mbps network and the computer.
Off — The computer is not detecting a

physical connection to the network.

NOTE: The link integrity light on the network

connector is only for the wired network

connection. The link integrity light does not

provide status for wireless connections.

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