Proxim G11FNW-PC, User Manual

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5-3 Disabling the Radio
There may be situations when the user wants to disable the PROXIM WLAN 802.11b/g device
radio, so that the wireless device cannot send or receive any wireless traffic. If a user is in an
environment where there are no wireless networks, the user may turn off the radio in order to
minimize power consumption of the PROXIM WLAN 802.11b/g device. Follow the steps
outlined in the Section 5-2 above labeled “Advanced Wireless settings” and choose the Radio
ON/OFF selection.
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Select OFF – To turn OFF radio of the PROXIM WLAN 802.11b/g device
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Select ON – To turn ON the radio of the PROXIM WLAN 802.11b/g device
The PROXIM WLAN 802.11b/g device radio may also be disabled through an external button
located on your platform, please review your platform users guide for additional information about
the wireless enable/disable button
5-4 Help and Support Information
Configuration information and troubleshooting in Windows XP is available in
Microsoft’s Help and Support Center on Windows XP systems. Links to the appropriate Microsoft
Web sites are also available here.
To access this information:
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet Connections.
3. Click Network Connections.
4. Right-click the connection for your PROXIM WLAN 802.11b/g device, and select
Properties .
5. From the General tab, click the Configure button.
6. From the General tab, click the Troubleshoot button.
When the Help and Support Center window appears, you can access information regarding the
Network adapter. To access configuration information of your adapter, follow the on-screen
Instructions. For the network adapter to function in a wireless LAN, you must change the settings at
Least once.