Network problems – Dell Studio 1749 (Early 2010) 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

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powered on and connected to your data

source (cable modem or network hub).
Ensure that wireless is enabled on your

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computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless”

on page 14).
Re-establish your connection to the

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wireless router (see “Setting Up a Wireless

Connection” on page 17).
Interference may be blocking or interrupting

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your wireless connection. Try moving the

computer closer to your wireless router.

Wired Connections

If the wired network connection is lost — The

cable is loose or damaged.

Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in

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and not damaged.
The link integrity light on the integrated

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network connector lets you verify that

your connection is working and provides

information on the status:

Green (right) — A good connection exists

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between a 10-Mbps network and the

computer.
Yellow (right) — A good connection exists

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between a 100-Mbps network and the

computer.

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