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Operating Your Computer 2-23
To take advantage of the WLAN feature, make sure that the WLAN
utility is installed correctly (see Chapter 6 for details). If your WLAN
module was provided by your dealer instead of the computer
manufacturer, contact your dealer for the correct driver to use.
Configuring the WLAN
After driver installation, you can use the WLAN utility to configure and
monitor your WLAN connection. If you are using Windows XP, you can
also use its built-in WLAN utility. Follow this procedure to launch the
WLAN utility in Windows XP:
1. Select Control Panel from the Start menu.
2. Click Network and Internet Connections.
3. Click Network Connections, then double-click the Wireless
Network Connection icon
.
4. Click Properties in the Wireless Network Connection Status
dialog box.
5. You can configure your WLAN settings in the Wireless Network
Connection Properties dialog box.
Turning Off/On the WLAN Radio
NOTE: The FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless
devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety. Remember to select turn off
wireless LAN when using your computer in the airplane.
Your computer has a built-in Fn+F11 hot key to switch the WLAN radio
on/off (see “Hot Keys” in chapter 2).
Both Windows XP WLAN utility and the Fn+F11 hot key must be on for
the WLAN function to work. The WLAN indicator (
) glows to
indicate that the computer is ready for WLAN connection.
To turn off the WLAN function, either press Fn+F11 or turn off the
WLAN utility.
It takes approximately 30 seconds for your computer to make a successful
WLAN connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect.