How to Activate a Wireless Connection for a Dell Inspiron E1705
The Dell Inspiron E1705 mobile laptop has a wireless network adapter installed that lets you access wireless networks anywhere you go. If you want to hook up to an existing network to access websites or trade email with friends, you first need to properly activate the computer's wireless connection. Activating the wireless option requires both physically turning on the wireless adapter and selecting the correct options through the laptop's operating system.
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Instructions
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Press and hold the laptop's "FN" key. Tap the "F2" key with the "FN" key still held down to turn on the Inspiron's wireless network adapter. If the message "Wireless Network Disabled" appears on the screen, it means your adapter was already turned on. Tap the key combination again to turn on the adapter again.
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Navigate to the "Start" menu and click the "Control Panel" link. Double-click the "Network Connections" icon.
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Locate the icon labeled "Wireless Network Connection." Right-click the icon and select the "View Available Wireless Networks" option.
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Check through the list of detected wireless networks and double-click the name of the network. If the network is password protected, type the password in the text box and click "Connect."
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Tips & Warnings
If you have installed Windows 7 on your Inspiron E1705, the method for connecting to a network will be slightly different. Click the networking icon in the notification tray at the lower-right corner of the desktop. Scroll up through the listed networks and click the name of the network you need to use. Click the "Connect" button.
