Deactivating/Disconnecting The Wlan Device; Configuring The Wireless Lan; Configuring The Wlan Using Windows; Connection To The Network - Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E548 Operating Manual

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.)
► Press the
F5
Bluetooth Bluetooth WirelessLAN WirelessLAN
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 consult with
your network administrator for these parameters:
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows
The WLAN device can be configured to establish a wireless network connection using the software
integrated in Windows. The software supports the current industry-standard security solutions.
Pre-defined parameters are required for this procedure. Consult your network
administrator for these parameters:
1. Enter Control Panel in the search field and select Network and Sharing Center.
or
Right-click on the network status icon in the taskbar and select Open Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select New connection or Set up new network.
3. 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.
4. Enter the required information. It may be necessary to consult with your network
administrator for some of the information.
5. 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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key to start the WirelessSelector.
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