User's Manual
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INSPIRON
Network Problems
Wireless Connections
If the wireless network connection is lost
— You can manage the Wireless LAN using
Windows Wireless Network Connections
,
accessed from Control Panel.
— Interference may be blocking or interrupting
your wireless connection. Try moving the
computer closer to your wireless router
Wired Connections
If the network connection is lost — The cable
is loose or damaged.
Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in •
and not damaged.
The link integrity light on the integrated network
connector lets you verify that your connection is
working and provides information on the status:
Green — A good connection exists between •
a 10-Mbps network and the computer.
Orange — A good connection exists between •
a 100-Mbps network and the computer.
Off — The computer is not detecting a •
physical connection to the network.
NOTE: The link integrity light on the network
connector is only for the wired cable
connection. The link integrity light does not
provide status for wireless connections.
NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet
but have successfully connected in the
past, the ISP might have a service outage.
Contact your ISP to check the service
status, or try connecting again later.
Solving Problems