NOTE: When encryption is being used, choose the appropriate authentication type that the wireless network is using next to Network Authentication, and then choose the appropriate encryption scheme next to Data Encryption.

Type the Network Name or SSID next to Network Name (SSID).

The Wireless Network Properties will appear. The main Wireless Networks window will appear.

Click to check Access Point (infrastructure) networks only.

The Wireless Networks page will appear within the Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility.

Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Dell Wireless, and then click Dell WLAN Card Utility.

You are connected to the wireless network.ĭell Wireless Utility version pre-4.10.x : Enter the correct security key .įigure 3 - You Are Ready to Connect to the Network NOTE: If the wireless network you are attempting to access requires a security key or secret passphrase, the 'This network requires a network key' window appears. The 'You are now ready to connect to the network' window will appear.

Click to highlight the wireless network name or SSID you are attempting to connect to and then click the Next button.

( Figure 2 )įigure 2 - Wireless Network Wizard window The Wireless Network Connection Settings window will open. The Add wireless profile option window will appear. If you are still unable to check the Enable Radio box, press the FN+F2 keys or slide the wireless ON/OFF switch to ON, depending on which laptop model you have. NOTE: When the Enable Radio box is grayed out or non-checkable, disconnect any network cables ( CAT 5 cable) attached to your computer, and if it is a laptop plug in the AC mains power supply.

Click to check the box next to Enable Radio.

Click to check the box next to Show utility icon.

Click to check the box next to Let this tool manage your wireless network.

The Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility will open.(Figure 1)įigure 1 - DellWireless WLANCard Utility window

Point to Dell Wireless then click Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility.

wants to connect to the network using the Dell Wireless Utilityĭell Wireless Utility version 4.10.x or later :.unable to connect to wireless network using WZC or native wireless connection manager.

Dell computers have a wireless utility installed that can be used instead of the Windows Zero Configuration (WZC) utility or the NETGEAR Smart Wizard utility, to connect to wireless networks.

Using the wireless setup utility