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