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Setting up the network connection on the Dell Chromebook

Summary: How to set up your Chromebook wireless after initial installation.

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Symptoms

Normally, you will set up the network during the initial setup process when you start up the Chromebook for the first time. However, if you are not within range of a network at that time or if you choose to change the network setup later, it is simple to do.

Cause

 
  • Broadcasting or Available Networks

    To connect to a Broadcasting or Available Network, perform the following steps.

    1. Click the area on the lower right of the screen (where the time and battery charge indicator are).
      Note: Make sure the wireless is turned on, the slider is to the right of the Join other network icon .
    2. Click Not connected or the current wireless network you are connected so you can change wireless networks.
    3. Click the desired wireless network.
    4. Enter all necessary login information, and then click Connect.

Resolution

 
  • Non-Broadcasting or Hidden Networks

To connect to a Non-Broadcasting or Hidden Networks, perform the following steps.

  1. Click the area on the lower right of the screen (where the time and battery charge indicator are).
    Note: Make sure the wireless is turned on, the slider is to the right of the Join other network icon .
  2. Click Not connected or the current wireless network you are connected so you can change wireless networks.
  3. Click the Join other network icon .
  4. Enter all necessary login information, and then click Connect.
    Note: You will need to know the SSID, what type of Security is used and the Password or Passphrase of the wireless network to be able to connect. When you do not have that information contact the owner or manufacture of the wireless router.
 

Article Properties


Affected Product
Chromebook, Chromebook 11, Chromebook 3100 2-in-1, ChromeBook 3100, Chromebook 3120, Chromebook 11 3180, Chromebook 11 3189, Chromebook 5190 2-in-1, Chromebook 5190, Chromebook 13 3380, Chromebook 7310, ChromeBook 3400, Inspiron Chromebook 11 3181 , Inspiron Chromebook 11 3181 2-in-1, Inspiron Chromebook 7486 ...
Last Published Date

21 Feb 2021

Version

4

Article Type

Solution