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Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
Windows Vista: Deactivation using the icon in the taskbar
Right-click the
WLAN
icon in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen.
Choose Disconnect
from a network.
Windows XP: Deactivation using the Intel PROSet Software
The WLAN device can also be deactivated in Windows using the Intel PROSet Software. 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.
Windows XP: Deactivation using Atheros Client Utility software
1
Click [Start] >
Program Files
>
Atheros
>
Atheros Client Utility
.
2
Choose Action and click Disable Radio.
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 XP, using the Intel PROSet Software or Atheros Software.
•
In Windows Vista, by right-clicking the
WLAN
icon then clicking “Connect to a network”