Solving Problems; Network Problems - Dell PP17S Setup Manual

Using Your Dell™ Laptop

Solving Problems

Network Problems

Wireless Connections
If the wireless network connection is lost
— The wireless button may be off. To turn on
wireless, with the system turned on, lightly
touch the wireless symbol
control cover and then release. You can
manage the Wireless LAN using Intel PROSet
from your taskbar. You can also use Windows
Wireless Network Connections , accessed from
Control Panel, to manage Wireless LAN.
— Interference may be blocking or interrupting
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.
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— Verify both ends of the network cable are
connected. Try another network cable, if
available.
The link integrity light on the integrated network
connector lets you verify that your connection is
working and provides information on the status:
on the center
• Green — A good connection exists between
a 10-Mbps network and the computer.
• Orange — A good connection exists between
a 100-Mbps network and the computer.
• Yellow — 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 cable
connection. The link integrity light does not
provide status for wireless connections.