Dell Inspiron 620 Setup Guide - Page 31

Network Problems, Wireless Connections

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Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost - The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Re-establish your connection to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on page 14). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless connection. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router. Solving Problems Wired Connections If the network connection is lost - The network cable is loose or damaged. • Check the network 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 (left) - A good connection exists between a 10/100-Mbps network and the computer. -- Amber (left) - A good connection exists between a 1000-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 connection. The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections. 29

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Solving Problems
Network Problems
Wireless Connections
If the network connection is lost
— The
wireless router is offline or wireless has been
disabled on the computer.
•
Check your wireless router to ensure it is
powered on and connected to your data
source (cable modem or network hub).
•
Re‑establish your connection to the
wireless router (see “Setting Up a Wireless
Connection” on page 14).
•
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
network cable is loose or damaged.
•
Check the network 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 (left) — A good connection exists
between a 10/100‑Mbps network and
the computer.
–
Amber (left) — A good connection
exists
between a 1000‑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
connection. The link integrity light
does not provide status for wireless
connections.