Activating The Wlan Device; Configuring The Wlan - Fujitsu LifeBook N6470 User Manual

Activating the WLAN Device

Activation of the WLAN device can
be accomplished using the same
methods as the deactivation process,
by using the Wireless On/Off
Switch.

Configuring the WLAN

The WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the software that
is built into Windows Vista. 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:
1
Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.
2
If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select Classic View from the left panel. Double-click the Network and
Sharing Center icon.
3
Select "Manage wireless networks" from the left panel.
4
Click on the [Add] button.
5
Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make, make a selection. For an infrastructure
network, select "Manually create a network profile. For ad hoc network, select "Create an ad hoc network".
6
Enter the required information. It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the
information.
7
In the event you require assistance, go to the Network and Sharing Center window (Start > Control Panel >
Network and Sharing Center), and type in relevant keywords in the Search box.
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Volume
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Wireless LAN On/Off Switch
Figure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Location
153 - Before Using the Wireless LAN