Fujitsu E8420 Deactivation Using the Wireless Device On/Off Switch, Activating the WLAN Device

Deactivation Using the Wireless Device On/Off Switch

The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless Device On/Off Switch to the Off position. The Wireless Device On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models.

WLAN Switch

Figure 35. Wireless Device On/Off Switch Location

Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar

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.

1Right-click the WLAN icon in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen.

2Choose Disconnect from a network.

Activating the WLAN Device

Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process

•Using the Wireless Device On/Off Switch

•In Windows, by right-clicking the WLAN icon then clicking “Connect to a network”

166 - Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide