Network problems – Dell Studio XPS 7100 (Mid 2010) User Manual

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Solving Problems

Network Problems

Wireless Connections

If the 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

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powered on and connected to your data

source (cable modem or network hub).
Re‑establish your connection to the

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wireless router (see “Setting Up a Wireless

Connection” on page 16).

Wired Connections

If the network connection is lost —

Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in

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and not damaged.
Check the status of the link integrity light.

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The link integrity light on the integrated network

connector lets you verify that your connection is

working and provides information on the status:

Off — The computer is not detecting a

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physical connection to the network.
Green — A good connection exists between

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

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a 1000‑Mbps network and the computer.

NOTE: The link integrity light on the network

connector is only for the wired cable

connection. The link integrity light does not

provide status for wireless connections.

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