Dell Inspiron 1100 Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual - Page 68
Determining Your Network Type, Connecting to a Network in Windows XP, support.dell.com, Start - network driver
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are the infrastructure type. Consult your network administrator if you are unsure of the type of network to which you are connecting. Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to connect several computers together. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to one another. Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in order to connect to a network. This software is pre-installed from the factory. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions listed in the User's Guide for your wireless card. The User's Guide is located on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that came with your computer) in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. The User's Guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click Switch to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. The Wireless Network Connection icon is highlighted. 68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network