Dell Inspiron One19 Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 257

• Security-enabled - A security-enabled connections offers some protection for your computer and the information it contains. • Unsecured - An unsecured network leaves your computer vulnerable to attacks or other security risks. As a rule of thumb, you should avoid using unsecured public wireless network. You will know if the wireless public network that you select is secure if a network key is requested. If the network you choose is security-enabled, one of the following occurs: • If the network key is automatically provided by your system administrator, the connection is made automatically. • If the network key is not automatically provided, obtain the key and type it in the network key data box. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using public wireless networks, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help protect your computer Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program • Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments • Update Windows on a regular basis • Use a firewall Security and Privacy 257