Fujitsu S7110 S7110 User's Guide - Page 107
Deactivating The Wlan Device, Activating The Wlan Device
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S7110.book Page 97 Monday, March 20, 2006 1:56 PM WIreless LAN User's Guide ■ The WLAN device operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz lower, middle, and upper UNII bands. ■ Microwave ovens may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices since they operate in the same 2.4 GHz frequency range as IEEE802.11b/g devices. Interference by microwaves does not occur with IEEE802.11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band. ■ Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.4 GHz frequency range may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices in IEEE802.11b/g modes. Symptoms of interference include reduced throughput, intermittent disconnects, and large amounts of frame errors. It is recommended that these interfering devices be powered off to ensure the proper operation of the WLAN. DEACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE Deactivation of the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances (to extend battery life) or where certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.). Fujitsu mobile computers employ two methods with which to deactivate the WLAN device, 1) the Wireless On/Off Switch, and, 2) in Windows using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility. Before using the wireless LAN device, you must first install ClickMe! to ensure that the correct software for your device is installed. (See Installing Click Me! on page 28 for more information) Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless On/Off Switch to the Off position. (Figure 5-3) The Wireless On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models. WLAN Switch Figure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Deactivation using Intel PROSet for Wireless Utility The WLAN device can also be deactivated in Windows using the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility. The procedure to accomplish this: 1. Click [Start]-> [All Programs]. 2. Select Intel ProSet Wireless, then click on Intel ProSet Wireless from the menu that appears. The Intel ProSet Wireless utility will be displayed. 3. At the bottom left corner of the window, select Wireless Off from the dropdown list. ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process. ■ Using the Wireless On/Off Switch ■ In Windows using Intel PROSet for Wireless Figure A-2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network Internet ADSL modem, cable modem, or similar Wired LAN Access Point* Wireless LAN *An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon the type of access point used. 97