User's Manual Part 1
Table Of Contents
- Local Disk
- Contents: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection Adapter User's Guide
- About Wireless LAN Technology
- Software Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Connecting to a Network using Intel(R) PROSet
- Using Wireless Profiles in Intel(R) PROSet
- Security
- Setting Up Security
- Specifications
- Glossary
- Customer Support
- Regulatory Information
- Warranty
17. Changing the default transmit channel from the Adapter tab: Unless the other
computers in the ad hoc network use a different channel from the default channel,
there is no need to change the default channel. If you want to change the default
channel, click the Adapter tab, and click Configure under Ad Hoc Channel
Selection. Choose the operating band select a channel. Click OK to save the
setting.
18. Select the Networks tab
19. After creating the new profile, click the profile in the Profile List. Profiles using ad
hoc mode are indicated by a computer icon next to the profile name.
20. Click the Connect button to connect to the ad hoc network.
Switching the Radio Off/On
When your computer is switched on, if the radio is enabled it is constantly transmitting
signals. In certain situations, such as landing or takeoff of an airplane, the radio signals
may need to be turned off, if not these signals may cause interference. The following
describes how to use your keyboard (if this option is available) and Intel(R) PROSet for
Wireless to switch the radio on or off.
The radio can be enabled or disabled from your computer keyboard, the task tray
wireless menu option and from Intel(R) PROSet for Wireless. The current status of the
radio is displayed in the task tray wireless icon and on the General page.
Using the optional hardware radio on/off switch
The radio can enabled or disabled from your keyboard, or from an external hardware
switch if these options are available. Refer to your computer manufacturer for more
information. Intel(R) PROSet for Wireless displays the current state of the radio on the
General page if one of these option is installed.
Using Intel(R) PROSet for Wireless to switch the radio on/off
The radio can be switched on or off from General page in Intel(R) PROSet for Wireless.
The current state of the radio is displayed in the wireless adapter task tray menu option.
The General page also displays the current state of the radio if the hardware option is
installed.
Switching the radio On/Off