Appendix
Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device
Disconnecting the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances (to extend battery
life) or where certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.). The
WLAN device can be 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 even though it’s not connected.)
►Pressthekey
F5
to deactivate the Wireless Device
WirelessLANWirelessLANBluetoothBluetooth
The wireless component indicator will go off when the wireless components are switched off.
Configuring the Wireless LAN
The optional 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 consultwith
your network administrator for these parameters:
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows
The WLAN device ca
n be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using
the software tha
t is built into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard
security solut
ions is contained in this software.
Pre-defined par
ameters are required for this procedure. Consult your network
administrator
for these parameters:
1. From the Moder
nStartscreen, press
Windows
+
X
, then select Control Panel from the menu.
2. If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select Classic View from the left panel.
Double-click the Network and Sharing Center icon.
3. Select Setu
p a new connection or network.
4. Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make, make a selection. For
an infrastructure network, select Manually connect to a wireless network.
5. Enter the r
equired information. It may be necessary to consult with your network
administr
ator for some of the information.
6. In the event you require assistance, go to the Network and Sharing Center window (Control
Panel > Network and Sharing Center), and type in relevant keywords in the Search box.
Connection to the network
After you have configured 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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