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Wireless Networking FAQ

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Last Updated: September 30, 2004

Update Description:

• Added two links to the User-suggested sites area.
• Added a Wireless FAQ link to the User-suggested area.
• Added two links for wireless help to the User-suggested area.
• Added a group of speed determination links to the bottom of the FAQ.

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Welcome to the Wireless Networking forum. The purpose of this forum is to permit user-to-user interaction. While this forum does not receive active moderator interaction, it is monitored for Terms of Service violations. If you wish to report something to Dell or receive help from Dell, then post to the corresponding board for your system. You are encouraged to discuss wireless networking questions here.

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2. How do I correct connection problems on the TrueMobile 2300 wireless router?

   A possible solution to network connectivity problems when using a TrueMobile 2300 wireless router is to change the default channel on the router. Association problems, slow network speed, and difficulty connecting to the network, can be caused by network interference. This interference can come from microwaves, cellular phone towers, or other wireless access points in the area. To prevent these devices from interfering with your wireless network, perform the steps below to change the channel on the TrueMobile 2300.

   Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape 4.0 or higher must be used for the web-based configuration tool.

   1. Click the [Start] button, and then click [Run].
   2. Type the following text in the Open box:
      http://my.router ( - If this is the first time configuring your TrueMobile 2300, or if the user name and password have not been changed, type admin in the User Name and Password fields.)
   3. Click the [OK] button.
      The Configuration screen appears.
   4. Click the [Basic Settings] button.
   5. Click the [Wireless Settings] button.
      The Wireless Settings screen appears.
   6. Select a new channel from the drop-down list.
   7. Click the [Save & Apply] button.

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3. What are the benefits of running a firewall?

   User ryri posted an interesting and informative firewall FAQ that covers this information on the Inspiron Network forum. This post has to do with firewalls and open ports on your computer system.

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   Helpful Sites:

   FAQs:

   • Dimension / Optiplex Network FAQ
   • Inspiron / Latitude Network FAQ
   • Inspiron / Latitude Wireless Networking FAQ

   User-suggested sites:

   • RIS Solution guide to GX260/SX260 and GX270/SX270
   • General wired / wireless networking ideas
   • PC Magazine: Wireless Security: WPA Step by Step.
   • Ask Ars: routinely dropping WiFi connectivity.
   • PCMagazine: Wireless Cards Give Your PC Access Anywhere.
   • PCMagazine: Wi-Fi Directory - Find a provider with national presence.
   • Wireless LAN FAQ.
   • How to troubleshoot missing network connections icons in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP.
   • Cahtech - Securing your WLAN.

   Speed Determination Sites (as suggested by a user):
   
   
   • Web Speed.
   • DSL Reports.
   • Bandwidth Place.
   • TDS SpeedTest.
   • Speakeasy Broadband Speed Test.
   • Computers4Sure Speed Test.
   • SBC Yahoo Speed Test.

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Suggestions for this FAQ should be sent to me via Private Message with the title " Wireless Networking FAQ suggestion" to help me differentiate the request.

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Message Edited by DELL-BobT on 09-30-2004 02:20 PM