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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 s ystem tray does not turn off the radio; it
continues to transmit and receive even though it’s not connected.)
Press the key with the wireless icon (key
F5
)tostarttheWirelessSelec tor .
WirelessLANWirelessLANBluetoothBluetooth
The wireless component indicator will go off when the wireless components are switched off.
Conguring the Wireless LAN
The optional WLAN device can be con gured 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-dened parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with
your network administrator for these parameters:
Conguring the WLAN Using Windows
The WLAN device ca
nbecongured to establish a wireless network connection using the soft ware
integrated in Wi
ndows. The software supp orts the current industry-standard security solutions.
Pre-dened par
ameters are required fo r this procedure. Consult your network
administrator
for these parameters.
Connection to the network
After you have c ong ured your computer, you can connect to an a ctive 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.
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Causes an d countermeasu res for troubles you may encounter while using your
wireless LAN are described in the following table.
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