Setting Up and Using Networks 105For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed onyour computer, see your wireless network documentation in the WindowsHelp and Support Center (see "Windows Help and Support" on page 19)Completing the Connection to the WLANWhen you turn on your computer and a network (for which your computer isnot configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the networkicon in the Windows notification area.Follow the instructions provided in any utility prompts that appear on yourscreen.Once you have configured your computer for a wireless network, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to that network.Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of thewireless network that you selected, the same pop-up notifies you of thewireless network connection.NOTE: If you select a secure network, you must enter a WEP or WPA key whenprompted. Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannotprovide this information.NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSetThe wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor thestatus of your computer’s wireless devices. To turn the wireless activityindicator on or off, click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select HotkeyPopups. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is on.If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is off.The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer’s integratedwireless devices are enabled or disabled. When you turn the wirelessnetworking function on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes todisplay the status.For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator,right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help.
