How to Activate a Dell Wireless 5720 VZW Without the Internet

Extend the Internet connection on your laptop computer.

The Del Wireless 5720 VXW is a wireless card you can add to your computer to increase the range of your laptop's wireless Internet connection. The card does require you to install a single driver, but it is included with the product so there is no need to download any information to the computer. After only a few clicks of your mouse you can have the extended Internet connection up and running.

Things You'll Need

• Laptop
• Driver installation CD

Instructions

1. Remove the cover to the PCI express card slot on the side of your computer. Push the card in and it pops out of the computer.

2. Slide the Dell Wireless 5720 VZW into the PCI express card slot. It locks into place and a small light appears on the device, signifying the connection is secure.

3. Insert the driver installation CD into your computer. Once the installation wizard appears, follow the brief set of prompts to complete the driver installation.

4. Right-click the wireless Internet icon in the lower-right corner of the desktop. From the pop-up menu, choose "Enable." This powers on the extended wireless Internet connection.

5. Right-click the wireless icon again and search for nearby Internet connections options. Select a connection you want to access, type in any required passwords and click "Connect." You now connect to the Internet through your Dell Wireless 5720 VZW Internet card.

References

• Downloadplex: Dell Wireless 5720 VZW Mobile Broadband Card