Dell Inspiron Mini 10v N Ubuntu® Quick Reference Guide - Page 11

Getting Started With Ubuntu, Connecting to the Internet Using a Wireless or Wired Connection

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Getting Started With Ubuntu Getting Started With Ubuntu Connecting to the Internet Using a Wireless or Wired Connection Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. To initiate a connection to a wireless network, click the Network Manager icon on the right side of the Panel. 2. Select the network to which you would like to connect. If the network requires a password, the Wireless Network Key Required screen appears. Enter the network password. Select the Show password checkbox to review your password, if needed. Connecting to a Wired Network 1. To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable into the network port on the right side of your computer. 2. If your network automatically assigns IP addresses and network settings, your set‑up is complete. 3. If your network does not automatically assign a network address to your computer, you may configure an IP address on your computer from the Network Administration screen. Click → System→ Administration→ Network Settings. Use the IP address and network information provided by your ISP or network administrator. 9

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Getting Started With Ubuntu
Connecting to the Internet Using a
Wireless or Wired Connection
Connecting to a Wireless Network
To initiate a connection to a wireless
1.
network, click the
Network Manager
icon on
the right side of the Panel.
Select the network to which you would
2.
like to connect. If the network requires
a password, the
Wireless Network Key
Required
screen appears. Enter the network
password. Select the
Show password
checkbox to review your password, if
needed.
Connecting to a Wired Network
To use a wired network connection, connect
1.
the network cable into the network port on
the right side of your computer.
If your network automatically assigns
2.
IP addresses and network settings, your
set-up is complete.
If your network does not automatically
3.
assign a network address to your computer,
you may configure an IP address on your
computer from the
Network Administration
screen. Click
System
Administration
Network Settings.
Use the
IP address and network information provided
by your ISP or network administrator.
Getting Started With Ubuntu