Connecting To A Wireless Local Area Network; Determining Your Network Type; Connecting To A Wireless Network In Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp - Dell Inspiron PP10S Owner's Manual

1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then
click Network Setup Wizard.
2 On the Network Setup Wizard welcome screen, click Next.
3 Click Checklist for creating a network.
NOTE:
Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the
integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations.
5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.

Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

NOTE:
The wireless networking capability is available with installation of an optional wireless network
card.

Determining Your Network Type

NOTE:
Most wireless networks are of the infrastructure type.
Wireless networks fall into two categories—infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. An
infrastructure network uses routers or access points to connect several computers. An ad-hoc
network does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to one
another. For additional assistance with setting up your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com
and search for the keyword wireless setup.
infrastructure network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network.
The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions
included in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user's guide is available on the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com.
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