Please help me... (Wireless Question):)

Question

I should be getting my notebook I ordered from dell any day now. I got it to play the online computer game World of Warcraft. I chose the Wireless Networking Cards Hi-Speed: Dell Draft N Wireless because it can hook up to the wireless internet we have in my house. I was wondering tho how I go about setting that up. When I get my notebook and take it out of the box and power it on, is it going to automatically connect or do I need to do some major junk to the notebook. I am not very good at that kind of stuff so that’s why I am asking.

Thank you!

=)

Tue_value · Answer

Renee.... yes it should automatically detect the wireless signal (Network) and all you need to do is just hit the connect button....Provided if your home network does not have any kind of encrytption..in case if there is one then you need to put in the key and it should connect .... how ever the N draft card has some compatibilty issue with the exsisting routers and it only works to full potential with only specified routers(So watch out for that)...But not to worry coz the future of the wireless gonna be N draft cards...yes you may face some issue with the set-up initially but should be fixed in the near future...

Renee28 · Answer

Well I can not change it because it is going to be here 2day:( /scared =/

Renee28 · Answer

I think its called Liksys does that sound right? oy I really hope I can get this to work /sigh =/

Tue_value · Answer

Hmm .... please let me know the router make and model that you have.....Dont worry there is always a work around....

Renee28 · Answer

Okay I will have to ask my dad that just be a few min. otherwise do you know how i can find that out? thankx for you help:) =)

Renee28 · Answer

Are you saying that it prob. won't work? What will I need to do because I need it to work I got it because it is supp. to be the best:((( /tear Thankx

Tue_value · Answer

well... N-Draft card works to their full potentail with linksys,netgear and buffalo(only specific model) with other routers it might not work to its full potential...i would recommend if you can call up dell and change the wireless card to the normal one like a Intell 2200 that should take care of it...awaiting your replay on the router model and make...

Tue_value · Answer

Hurray........... there u go ...... all set....enjoy your new baby and welcome aboard to dell community and enjoy computing....

Renee28 · Answer

I do know you have to have a password to get into the network thing. He said he does not know the model number but I belive its a Liksys (how ever you spell it) or a Buffalo. But those should work tho right??? Is there a way around this whole thing if it does not work???

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Thankx for the help - jus a little stressed out now cus I thought it was the best card thing but no I am unsure... :(

=)

Tue_value · Answer

Renee...... Sure u got the Best wireless card you can get in the market but then the older routers are not so supportive so thats the problem.....Anyways wait till you get the baby and then we will see how it goes.....so there is no password required to connect to the network..so wait till u get your hands on it...

Renee28 · Answer

Well I just got it and it worked!!! Thank good'ness for that! I would like to thank you all for the help! xo =)

Tue_value · Answer

Renee.... Linksys that sounds right.... but i need to know the model as well...Like i said the Future if wireless is gonna be N-Draft cards....Hey relax....ok here is what i need model number of the Linksys router that you have and ask your dad if he has set-up any kind of encryption on the network(I guess he would have to aviod any peeping tom hehehehe) .....anyways once you get the baby.... turn it on and hopefully it should auto detect the network and connect...in any case you always have Dell tech supp and they are kind enough to resolve your issues...

Renee28 · Answer

Thankx I love it so far! I am downloading my World of Warcraft game now, hope it plays really good on it! =)

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