Set up... I am tryin to set wireless internet up in the house for my roomates and I. As soon as I plugged the router in the mac detected the wireless signal. BUT..the other computer, a Dell lap top, doesnt want to connect to the wireless signal. I followed the guide perfectly. Do I have to change the settings in the Dell to get it to connect to the wireless? I know it has wireless capability.

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Some laptops have a switch that must be toggle for the wireless to work. Check Control Panel/Admin Tools/Services to verify that the Wireless Zero Config is running.

Posted on Jun 10, 2007

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