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Appendix
Deactivating/Disconnecting the WLAN Device
Disconnecting the WLAN device may be desired in certain c ircumstances (to extend battery
life) or where certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.). The
WLAN device can be disconnected in W indows using the WLA N 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.)
The radio components are switched on and off using th e appropriate functions of the operating system.
To switch radio components on and off individually, select Settings Change
PC settings Wireless Wireless devices Off.
Conguring the Wireless LAN
The optional W LAN device can be co n gu red to establish w ireless network connectivity
using the software that is built into Windows. Support for most industry standard
security solutions is contained in this software.
Pre-dened parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult w ith
your network administrator for these parameters:
Connection to the
network
After you have congured 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 Connec
t t o a network.
3. Select a network from the list that appears, and click the Connect bu tton.
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using yo ur
wireless LAN a re described in the following table.
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