Gericom XXL-8317, User Manual

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Operating Your Computer 2-21
Using the Wireless LAN (Select Models Only)
Depending on your model, an internal Mini PCI Wireless LAN (WLAN)
card may have been pre-installed by your computer manufacturer at the
factory. This card allows you to access corporate networks or the Internet
in a wireless environment.
The WLAN features include:
2.4 GHz DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) technology
Peer-to-Peer (Ad-Hoc) and Access Point (Infrastructure) modes
support
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 64/128-bit data encryption
Transmission rate at 9 / 18 / 36 / 54 Mbps (802.11g mode), with
automatic data rating at 1 / 2 / 11 Mbps (802.11b mode)
To take advantage of the WLAN feature, make sure that the WLAN
driver is installed correctly. If your WLAN card was provided by your
dealer instead of the computer manufacturer, contact your dealer for the
correct driver to use.
Turning Off/On the WLAN Radio
NOTES:
The FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless
devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety. Remember to turn off
wireless LAN radio when using your computer in the airplane.
The information in this section applies to models with the wireless LAN module
only.
Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as turning off the Windows
WLAN utility.
Your computer has a built-in WLAN switch to turn the WLAN radio
on/off (see “Front Components” in chapter 1).
Slide the WLAN switch to the right to turn on the WLAN radio. The
WLAN indicator (
) glows to indicate that the computer is ready for
WLAN connection.
To turn off the WLAN radio temporarily, slide the WLAN switch to the
left. The WLAN indicator (
) will be off.