Operating Basics

Wireless LAN disclaimer

The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations. The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

To use the Atheros SuperAG. or SuperG. function, your client and access point must support the corresponding feature. Performance of these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted.

Security

1.TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you enable the WEP encryption function otherwise your computer could be left open to illicit access via the wireless LAN connection which may result in an intrusion that can lead to the theft or loss of stored data among other things. In addition, the owner of an Internet connection is responsible for all browsing, downloading, and uploading activities on that connection. Therefore, an unsecured wireless network connected directly to the Internet is an open invitation for outsiders to abuse your ISP account and privileges.

2.TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping on your data due to the use of the wireless LAN connection and any damage that may occur thereof.

Wireless communication switch

You can enable or disable the wireless LAN function with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch forward to turn it on and backward to turn it off.

Turn the switch off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the LED, it stops glowing when the wireless communication function is off.

Wireless communication LED

The LED indicates the status of the wireless communication functions.

LED status

Indication

 

 

LED off

Wireless communication switch is set to off

 

 

LED glows

Wireless communication switch is on

 

 

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Toshiba M50 user manual Wireless LAN disclaimer, Security, Wireless communication switch, Wireless communication LED