I cannot figure out how to get my wireless to work, when I go onto the dell site, it tells me to go into my Network Connections and go to my wireless connections, but there isn't any wireless connections file or button or anything, it's like I don't have wireless at all, I downloaded the WLAN wiresless card driver, and everything else.

You may be hiding your wireless network SSID. I would sugget checking this setting in your router. Do you have any other wireless dives that can see the network?

Unlike notebook computers, most desktops don't come with wireless networking built in. I can't find any mention on Dell's site that the Vostro 200 has wireless capability, so this computer doesn't have a wireless switch. To use your desktop computer on a wireless network, you'll need to install a wireless adapter. USB adapters are very easy to use since you just have to plug them in. They're not expensive and you can easily find them at retail stores and online.

Make sure your wireless adapter is enabled in Control Panel.

Well Sir in this case i will advice you to disable the Dell Wireless Configuration Utility and instead use windows utility for a successful connection.

For disabling dell configuration utility follow these steps:-
1)Open dell Wlan utility , it will have five tabs at the top labeled wireless networks , link status , site monitor , diagnostics and information.
2)Click on wireless networks tab and uncheck the first option which says , "Let this tool manage your wireless network" then click ok or apply at the bottom right-hand side corner of the screen.

To Enable Windows Utility for Windows XP follow these steps:-
1)Open the Control Panel from the Start Menu.
2)From Control Panel click on network and internet connections and then open network connections from there.
3)Right-click Wireless Network Connection and choose Properties.
4)Click on the Wireless Networks tab and if unchecked , then check the box for Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings. Then click OK.
5)Right-click on Wireless Network Connection, Select View Available Wireless Networks.
6)This will lists all the available wireless networks in range. Select your network from the list and click Connect.
7)If you are connecting to a secured wireless network, you will be prompted for a Network key. Type the Network key(which is the password for the wireless network) and then click connect.
8)Your network list should now display your connection status. If you are connected and your router is setup for internet access, you are ready to connect to the Internet wireless.
This Link will guide you through the steps:-

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/111/kw/wireless%20zero%20configuration/r_id/100109

The drivers are located at the Dell site at:
http://search.dell.com/results.aspx?s=gen&c=us&l=en&cs=&k=Intel+PRO%2FWireless+2200BG&cat=sup&x=9&y=6
Copy & paste the entire link in your browser

http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R171131.EXE this is not site this is the setup file of wireless network driver in winxp.. ok pls try

Here's a few things you can try:

1. You should see the wireless icon in the system tray, bottom right of screen (tiny computer with rays to the right of it)

2. Try the correct wireless function key: hold down Fn key and press the F key with wireless mast picture on it. (possible F4 or F8). This will turn on and off the wireless card.

3. Check if wireless card is installed in Device manager as follows:

click on Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, select System, then Hardware Tab. Click on Device Manager.

Expand "Network Adapters". You should see a wireless card listed. If not, you've installed the wrong wireless driver...

Uninstall the one you installed and look for the correct one on Dell site.

1. Go into the Network Connections (Start->Control Panel, Network Connections)
2. Locate your Wireless Adapter and make a RIGHT click on the icon.
3. Click on "View Wireless Networks"

If that does not work, it may mean that your wireless adapter is using a customized software to manage wireless networks. This is the case for my Intel Wireless adapter. In this case, look in Start->All programs for a program from your wireless adapter or laptop manufacturer (if the card is embeded). If you tell me the exact name of your wireless adapter, I should be able to help you a little further.

Hello Lisa

(01) Is the switch for your WiFi radio in the ON position?

(02) If it is, then it's possible your WiFi connection is (in your operating system) disabled or missing.

(03) If your operating system is Windows Vista, please, go HERE to learn how to access your network connections.

(04) If your operating system is Windows XP
(a) Click on START
(b) Click on NETWORK CONNECTIONS

(05) In either case, make sure your wireless connection is showing there.

(06) If your wireless connection is showing in your network connections, it is likely disabled. In that case, right click on it and choose ENABLE.

(07) Now, let's see if your WiFi LED lights back up for you.

(08) If it doesn't or if there was not a wireless connection in your network connections, please, post back here and let us know. We'll work w/ you to determine why it's missing.

Thank you,
BJ @:)

Only WEP is supported------- also download the rom patch for this card off of the Dell site.