Completing The Connection To The Wlan - Dell Latitude ATG D620 User Manual

Using Networks: Dell Latitude ATG D620 User's Guide
2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless
Networks.
If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection,
the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card.
If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an item in the list below to connect to a
wireless network in range or to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is
managing the wireless network card.
For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your
wireless network documentation in the Windows Help and Support Center.
To access the Help and Support Center:
1. Click Start→ Help and Support.
2. Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides.s
3. Under Device Guides, select the documentation for your wireless network card.

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. Right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in your taskbar to select or deselect Wireless
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