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Connecting to a Network  33
Chapter 4: Managing Network Adapters
Figure 7: Disconnected Adapter Status
You can check other adapter status, as described below.
To check adapter status:
1. Open the Adapters folder at the top of the sidebar.
2. Select the specific adapter whose status you want to check.
The connection dialog opens on the right and displays the following information:
 The adapter name (such as Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection).
 The adapter type (“Ethernet” or “Wi-Fi”).
 A network name and, next to it, a pull-down list of the current configured
networks. (See “Connecting to a Network” on page 30.)
 A Connect to the network check box for toggling a connection on or off.
 If you are using a wired adapter, use the Profiles pull-down list to select an
authentication profile.
 If you are using a wireless adapter, use the Network pull-down list to select
the network to which you want to connect.
 Connection status
 Endpoint status