Dell Inspiron 1521 Owner's Manual

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86 Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network1 Click Start , and then click Connect To.2 Click Set up a connection or network.3 Select an option under Choose a connection option.4 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.Wireless Local Area NetworkA wireless local area network (WLAN) is a series of interconnected computersthat communicate with each other over the air waves rather than through anetwork cable connected to each computer. In a WLAN, a radiocommunications device called an access point or wireless router connectsnetwork computers and provides Internet, or network access. The accesspoint or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computercommunicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves.What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionBefore you can set up a WLAN, you need:• High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL)• A broadband modem that is connected and working