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.

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