Connecting To A Wireless Lan - NEC Generation N3000 M760s User Manual

Connecting to a Wireless LAN

The WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) technology uses radio waves to transmit data to a distance of
up to 30 meters (100 feet). It allows transmission of data between WLAN equipped devices such as
notebook or desktop computers, mobile phones, printers or many other accessories.
Note:
Wireless LAN equiped devices cannot communicate with devices equiped with
Bluetooth or 3G wireless devices.
Note:
According to the computer equipment, you can use simultaneously different wireless
technologies. For Example, you can receive e-mails through Wireless LAN connection and print a
document through your Bluetooth equipped printer.
Determining the Wireless Configuration Utility
Discovering Your Computer
Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may
manage your network devices:
• Your wireless network card's client utility:
• The Windows Vista
To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card:
In Windows Vista
1. Click Start, Connect To, then Manage wireless networks.
2.
Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen.
Managing the Wireless Network Card Through Windows
Note:
Press the Wireless LAN button to activate the wireless LAN feature. Refer to "Keyboard".
Connecting to a wireless network in Windows Vista
1.
Make sure that the Wireless LAN feature is enabled.
2. Click on Start, select Control Panel, and click on Network and Internet Connections.
3. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click on Connect to a network on the left pane.
5. Select the available network of your choice on the Connect a network window, and click on Connect.
Wireless LAN Regulations
Specific regulations apply when using wireless LAN products. Refer to
Regulations".
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