Dell Inspiron 8500 Owner's Manual page 99

Click Properties.
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From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open.
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Earlier versions of Dell wireless software may not contain the
drop-down menus. If you are using an earlier version, select the check
box labeled Data encryption (WEP enabled) and go to step 5.
From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select WEP .
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If the wireless network does not require a network key (for example,
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password), go to step 8.
De-select the check box labeled The key is provided for me
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automatically.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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