Reference Guide

150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)
You can set up a local area network (LAN) using a broadband modem and
network cables, or you can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless
router or access point.
A Network Connections Wizard guides you through the process of setting up
a computer network and connecting to other networks.
The Intel
®
Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT
®
) provides
enhanced tools for management of networked computers. This Intel AMT
software is available on some Dell computers. See "Managing Networked
Computers With Intel
®
Active Management Technology" on page 168.
Local Area Networks (LAN)
A local area network (LAN) connects two or more computers with each other
through a network cable connected to each computer. This type of computer
network generally covers a small area. A LAN can be connected to another
LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a
wide area network (WAN).
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about networks, see Windows
Help and Support:
click Start or → Help and Support.
1 Cable 2 Router
3 Modem 4 Internet
1
3
4
2