Dell Latitude D630 User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks

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For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on

your computer, see your wireless network documentation in the Windows Help

and Support Center (click

StartHelp and Support).

Completing the Connection to the WLAN

When you turn on your computer and a network (for which your computer is

not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon

in the notification area (in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop).
Follow the instructions provided in any utility prompts that appear on your

screen.
Once you have configured your computer for the wireless network that you

selected, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to that

network.
Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of the

wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up notifies you of the wireless

network connection.

NOTE:

If you select a secure network, you must enter a WEP or WPA key when

prompted. Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot

provide this information.

NOTE:

Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.

Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet

The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the

status of your computer’s wireless devices. To turn the wireless activity indicator

on or off, click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select

Hotkey Popups. If

Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is on. If Wireless

Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is off.
The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer’s integrated

wireless devices are enabled or disabled. When you turn the wireless networking

function on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to display the status.
For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-

click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select

Help.

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