Fujitsu Siemens Computers N6470 manual Activating the Wlan Device, Configuring the Wlan

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

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Wireless LAN On/Off Switch

Figure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Location

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:

1Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.

2If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select Classic View from the left panel. Double-click the Network and Sharing Center icon.

3Select “Manage wireless networks” from the left panel.

4Click on the [Add] button.

5Depending 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”.

6Enter the required information. It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the information.

7In 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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