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Using your Joybook
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Using the built-in wireless LAN function (optional)
With the built-in wireless network function on your Joybook, you can
access Ethernet network wirelessly without the constraints of network
cables.
At home or in the office, you need an access point, which serves as an air
station to make transmission possible. Outdoors in places such as in
coffee shops or library, you can inquire the service personnel about an
account.
WLAN is optional depending on your purchased model.
Connecting to a wireless network:
1. Make sure that you are located within the wireless network service area
and you have already obtained the user name and password for
accessing such network from the service provider.
2. Press the <Fn> + <F12> hotkey combination several times until
WLAN is “ON”.
3. If the wireless LAN icon
on the System Tray located at the lower
right corner of the desktop shows in green, you are now connected to
the network.
4. For details about the current status of the wireless radio, right-click on
the
icon, and then select Open Atheros Client Utility. The
information is available under the Current Status tab.
To access Internet, you may have to undergo another authorization
process and enter username and password. For details, please consult
your ISP.
Connecting to another wireless network:
1. If you want to connect to another wireless network, you need to scan
available networks first.
2. Right-click on the
icon, and then select Open Atheros Client
Utility.
3. Click the Profile Management tab, and then click Scan.
4. A list of available infrastructure and ad-hoc networks may be
displayed. Select a network name and click Activate to connect an
available network.
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