Dell Inspiron 1545 Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 161

FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • The user's guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com • The user's guide available on the media included with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to run the utility. in the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with the utility. HINT: Dell offers an easy method for getting started with Mobile Broadband. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen. WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is not supported on all computers. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. WiMAX enables delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to wired broadband like cable and DSL. It is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is also called WirelessMAN and provides fixed and laptop connectivity without the need for direct line-of-sight with a base station. Mobile wireless broadband support is expected in the near future. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161