Dell STUDIO HYBRID Setup Guide - Page 27

Network Problems, Wireless Connections, If the network connection is lost, Start, Connect

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Solving Problems c. Press the wireless sync button on the computer again, and then the wireless sync button on your mouse. The mouse and keyboard should now be paired. 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: a. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Click Start → Connect To. c. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Wired Connections If the network connection is lost - The cable is loose or damaged. • Check the 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 - A good connection exists between a 10‑Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - A good connection exists between a 100‑Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - 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 cable connection. The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections. 25

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Solving Problems
Press the wireless sync button on the
c.
computer again, and then the wireless
sync button on your mouse. The mouse
and keyboard should now be paired.
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:
Save and close any open files, and exit
a.
any open programs.
Click
b.
Start
Connect To
.
Follow the instructions on the screen to
c.
complete the setup.
Wired Connections
If the network connection is lost
— The cable
is loose or damaged.
Check the 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 — A good connection exists between
a 10‑Mbps network and the computer.
Orange — A good connection exists between
a 100‑Mbps network and the computer.
Yellow — 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 cable
connection. The link integrity light does not
provide status for wireless connections.