Modem and Network Connections

Making Wireless Network Connections (select models only)

5.If you want to use encrypted communication, uncheck the automatic key option, then select the following parameters:

•Key: ASCII passphrase or hexadecimal key string

•Key format: ASCII for passphrase, hexadecimal for key string

•Key length: smaller number for 64-bit encryption, larger number for 128-bit

6.Mark the option to make this a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network.

7.Select OK to save the configuration. This network is added to your list of preferred networks and becomes available to other computers.

 

To turn wireless communication on and off

 

 

Important

Wireless networks and cellular modems are examples of devices that use wireless

 

communication. Such devices may be restricted in some situations or environments,

 

such as when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization

 

before turning on your notebook wireless networking.

 

In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you may be required to purchase a

 

license before using the wireless function.

 

Turning on communication and making a connection

 

 

If your notebook has both wireless 802.11 and Bluetooth capabilities, the wireless

 

indicator light on the front of the notebook turns on when Bluetooth or 802.11

 

communication is turned on, but it does not show whether Bluetooth, 802.11, or both

 

functions are active. You must use the Wireless Configuration software to control the

 

individual wireless functions.

 

1. If the notebook is not on, turn it on.

 

2. If you normally press the wireless on-off button on the front of the notebook to

 

turn wireless 802.11 communication on and off, press the button so the indicator

 

light turns on. This restores your previous wireless configuration.

 

–or–

 

Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network

 

Connections, then select the wireless network connection icon.

 

If you are within range of your wireless network, your notebook automatically

 

connects. To check the status of your wireless connection, open Network

 

Connections in Control Panel, then select the connection.

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