Appendix
Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device
Disconnecting the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances (to extend battery
life) or where ce rtain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.). The
WLAN device can b e disconnected in Windows using the WLAN icon in the system tray
(Note that disconnecting via the icon in the system tray does not turn off the radio; it
continues to transmit and receive eve n tho ugh it’s not connected.)
► Press the
F5
key to start the WirelessSelector.
WirelessLANWirelessLANBluetoothBluetooth
The wireless component indicator will go off when the wireless components are switched off.
Configuring the Wireless LAN
The opt ional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity
using the software that is built into Windows. Support for most industry standard
security solutions is contained in this software.
Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with
your network administrat or for these parameters:
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows
The WLAN device c a
nbeconfigured to establish a wireless network connection using the software
integrated in Wi
ndows. The software supports the current industry-standard security solutions.
Pre-defined par
ameters are required for this procedure. Consult your network
administrator
for these parameters:
1. Ente r Control
Panel in the search field and select Network and Sharing Center.
or
Right-click
on the network status icon in the taskbar and select Open Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select New connection or Set up new network.
3. D epending u
pon what type of connection you would like to ma ke, make a selection. For
an infrastr
ucture network, select Manually connect to a wireless network.
4. Ente r the required informa tion. It may be necessary to consult with your n etwork
administrator for some of the information.
5. In the eve
nt you require assistance , go to the Network and Sharing Center window (Control
Panel > Ne
twork and Sharing Center), and type in relevant keywords in the Search box.
Connection to the network
After you have config ured your computer, you can connect to an active network
by performing the following steps:
1. Click on the WLAN icon in the system tray.
2. Select Connect to a network.
3. Select a network from the list that appears, and click the Connect button.
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