Wireless network Is my dell dimension 2400 capable of wireless networking to another pc. I've been able to see the networked pc's but the dell d2400 in not allowing me to see the drives on the other pc.

The Dell Dimension 2400 drivers are available here: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/product/dimension-2400 . Use another computer to visit the site and make sure that Microsoft XP shows in the OS search drop down. Expand the section labeled Network. The wired network adapter is a Broadcom 4401. The direct link to the latest driver (V. 3.63 released 8/5/2003) page is http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails/Product/dimension-2400?driverId=R64645&osCode=WW1&fileId=2731129724&languageCode=en&categoryId=NI .

A more recent driver for XP is available from Broadcom at: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/4401.php . Select the driver for the 32-bit version for XP.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Hi there, On your laptop that can get on the internet, go to www.dell.com/support and download drivers for your Network Card and your Video Card from that site. Make sure you put in the right model number (dimension 2400). Transfer them to a USB key, and move the USB key to your desktop. Install those drivers and everything work will again. You may need to install additional ones as you see other things not working (like audio). If you need more help, let me know. -Alex

You may do a right click on the WLAN card in the network connections window
Then click on "Properties"
Then click on "Configure"
Then click on "Power Management"
There would be a check box over there "Allow the computer to turn OFF this device to save power"
Uncheck that box and restart the computer.
Hopefully, it should resolve the concern for you.

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Wireless zero configuration is the feature of Windows XP that allows Windows to detect the available wireless networks and automatically connect to the most preferred wireless network.

It is enabled by the Wireless Zero Configuration service in Windows XP. It provides auto wireless network detection when you switch on the computer.
Follow the steps below to verify that the service is running:
1. Go to Start and right click My Computer. Select and click Manage.
2. Computer Management window will appear. Under Services and Applications, select Services.
3. Check for the service Wireless Zero Configuration. Make sure that it is started and that the startup type is set to automatic.
4. If it isn't, double-click the service. If the startup type is not set to automatic, click on the dropdown arrow and and change it to automatic. Click OK at last.
If your wireless adapter driver does not support wireless auto onfiguration, you will notice the following:
- The network adapter does not appear as a wireless network adapter in Network Connections. It appears as a LAN adapter, similar to an Ethernet connection.
- The properties of the wireless connection do not have a Wireless Networks tab.
- You do not receive a Windows XP notification bar message indicating that wireless networks are available.
To get the most out of your Windows XP wireless experience, you should contact wireless adapter manufacturer to obtain the latest version of the drivers that support this XP feature.
If not, you must manually configure wireless network settings using the configuration software supplied with the wireless network adapter.

You will need to buy an external USB wireless dongle then it will perform wirelessly cheers from Scott

Try going to Network and Sharing Center - Manage Network Connections. Click on the connection and enable it.
Also try Network and Sharing Center - Manage Wireless Connections, and moving the wireless connection you'd like to use and move it to the top of the list. Select any operations that will enable or connect to the network.

The NIC Driver (Network Interface Card) allows you to use an Etheret connection using a CAT5 cable to connect to a network/internet

Here is the driver for your Nic from dell's website. I looked up your model of PC and OS should be windows XP.

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R64645&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_CEL_2400&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3597&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=2&catid=5&impid=3&formatcnt=1&libid=5&fileid=84196

Hey Greg,
Dell Inc. offers free drivers and firmware on their website. heres a link to were your driver is located.

The Dimension 3000 Ethernet Driver Should Cross reference To your Dell Dimension 2400
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=5&impid=1&servicetag=&SystemID=DIM_CEL_3000&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=

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The 10/100 Integrated controller is the onboard network card

That basically mean yes it does have a network card built onto the motherboard.

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