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.

1 infrastructure network

2 a d-hoc network

Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP

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 located on your Drivers and

Utilities CD (that came with your computer) in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support

website at support.dell.com.

When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area whenever a network is detected in the area for which your

computer is not configured.

1. Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks.

The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your area.

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