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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Setting up for communications
To disable the LAN port:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and
Maintenance.
2 Click the System icon, then click the Hardware tab, and then
click the Device Manager button.
3 Select the appropriate network adapter.
4 Click Actions.
5 Select the Properties icon.
6 Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the
Device usage drop-down.
7 Click OK.
Your LAN port is now disabled.
To enable the Ethernet LAN port, repeat steps one through four.
Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and click OK.
Using Wireless LAN connectivity
Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to
purchase additional software, external hardware or services.
Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.
Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module.
This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond
networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of
electronic devices without the need for cables.
For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to
your wireless networking device documentation or your network
administrator.
To use your wireless communication, slide the wireless on/off
switch to the On position.
When the Wi-Fi
®
antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator light
will be lit.
For help with common Wi-Fi
®
networking problems, see “Wireless
networking problems” on page 189.
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