How to Turn on Wireless on a Dell Latitude Laptop
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Some models of Dell Latitude include a wireless switch used to turn on and off wireless radio on the laptop. Users can also control Wi-Fi capabilities on the laptop via the Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility. If Wi-Fi communication is disabled, the computer will fail to connect to wireless Internet or see local hot spots -- including your organization's network. If your laptop can't connect to the network, you won't be able to access shared files, printers or media devices.
1
Find the wireless switch, located on the right side of the laptop and positioned next to the audio connectors, universal serial bus port or infrared sensor.
2
Slide the switch into "On" position to enable wireless communication on the Dell Latitude.
3
Check the Wi-Fi status light on the front of the laptop, LCD hinge or control console. If Wi-Fi is active, the light will turn on.
4
Click "Start | All Program | Dell | Dell Wireless | Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility" if the light remains off.
5
Click "Enable Radio" and then click "OK."
References
- Dell Documentation: Using the Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility: Dell Wireless WLAN Card User Guide
- Dell Documentation: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide: About Your Computer
Tips
- Instructions for turning on the wireless radio may vary depending on your product number.
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Ruri Ranbe has been working as a writer since 2008. She received an A.A. in English literature from Valencia College and is completing a B.S. in computer science at the University of Central Florida. Ranbe also has more than six years of professional information-technology experience, specializing in computer architecture, operating systems, networking, server administration, virtualization and Web design.
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