Dell TrueMobile 1180 User Manual page 35

A single vertical red bar indicates that the signal strength is very weak
Suggested action: Move closer to the access point.
Uncolored vertical bars indicate that there is no signal being received.
Probable causes:
The computer is trying to establish an initial connection.
You have moved out of range of the network.
Suggested action:
Wait
Move closer to the access point.
Uncolored vertical bars with a red letter x at the top indicate that there is no radio connection.
Probable cause: The radio is disabled.
Suggested action: Enable the radio. To enable the radio, right-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless
Utility icon
These graphical link status indicators are also shown on the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon in the system tray.
The verbal description of the signal strength appears when you hover the cursor over the icon.
If the signal strength indications are anything other than very good or excellent, you should take the appropriate
suggested action.
Viewing or modifying the wireless network
properties
To view or modify the wireless network properties
(Windows 2000 environment)
1. Open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility.
a. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
b. Double-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon
2. If it is not already on top, click the Wireless Networks tab.
3. Select the network from the Preferred networks list and click Properties.
and click Enable Radio.
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