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- Before Using the Wireless LAN
Figure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Location
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar
Note that disconnecting via the icon in the system tray does not turn off the radio; it continues to transmit
and receive even though it’s not connected.
1
Right-click the WLAN icon in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen.
2
Choose Disconnect from a network.
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, by right-clicking the WLAN icon then clicking “Connect to a network”
Deactivation using the
Wireless On/Off Switch
The WLAN device can be
deactivated quickly and efficiently
by toggling the Wireless On/Off
Switch to the Off position. The
wireless On/Off switch has no effect
on non-Wireless LAN models.
Wireless LAN Switch