Toshiba r500 Using Wireless LAN connectivity, System, Actions, Hardware, Properties, Device Manager, Use this device (enable), Setting up for communications

122	Exploring Your Computer’s Features
	Setting up for communications

To disable the LAN port:

1Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance.

2Click the System icon, then click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.

3Select the appropriate network adapter.

4Click Actions.

5Select the Properties icon.

6Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the Device usage drop-down.

7Click OK.

Your LAN port is now disabled.

To enable the Ethernet LAN port, repeat steps one through four. Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and click OK.

Using Wireless LAN connectivity

NOTE	Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to
	purchase additional software, external hardware or services.
	Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.

Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module. This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables.

For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator.

To use your wireless communication, slide the wireless on/off switch to the On position.

NOTE	When the Wi-Fi®antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator light
	will be lit.

For help with common Wi-Fi®networking problems, see “Wireless networking problems” on page 189.