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Network and Internet
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see all connected computers and their corresponding shared folders. You may now
start exchanging data over the network as usual.
WLAN Connections – Only Enable Them When Needed
WLAN is very convenient and allows mobile users to work online anywhere. How-
ever, you should not enable your WLAN adapter when you don't need it. There are
different scenarios and situations such as the following:
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If you only have one desktop or notebook computer, you will not need any
network for your daily work.
•
If you already have a wired network at home, you may not need any wireless
network or you may need it only when you’re not working at your normal work-
place.
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Using the WLAN adapter consumes more power, reducing the battery life for
mobile users.
•
Furthermore, an enabled but unused WLAN adapter is a likely exposure to
hackers and unauthorized persons. The worst case would be the Ad-hoc function
enabled waiting for a partner to establish a connection.
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This can be especially dangerous when travelling and working at very busy
locations. This can be at a fair or airport. But this risk can also become a prob-
lem for any desktop PC, for instance if you live in the middle of a large city. Here
there are many WLAN users nearby. Sometimes the open connection will be
detected by somebody.
Therefore disable your Wireless LAN adapter when not using it. You can do this
easily with just a few clicks or by hand. However, if you need a wireless connection
at a specific time, you can enable it again as well with just a few clicks. This will not
be a problem.
1.
As usual, open the Network and Sharing Center. You can access it via Control
Panel or via the computer or network icon in the lower right corner in the task bar.
2.
In Network and Sharing Center select the task Manage network connections
from the left. A new window appears listing all available network adapters.
3.
Highlight your WLAN adapter and right-click on it once. Select Disable from the
context menu that opens.