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4 Introduction to the Wireless LAN Utility
Note:
This management instruction uses Windows XP as the presumed operation
system. Some functions are not supported in Windows 98se or Windows ME.
4.1 Starting the Wireless LAN Utility
Double click the
shortcut on your desktop. The Wireless LAN Utility pops up. You
may click on the tabs above to configure this adapter. The checkboxes below provide
the following functions:
Show Tray Icon
Check this checkbox to show the utility icon on your system
tray, which is in the notification area at the lower-right corner
of the windows desktop. You may also uncheck it to remove
the utility icon from system tray.
Windows Zero Config
Uncheck this checkbox to use native Windows XP wireless
support (Wireless Zero Configuration Service) instead of
using this utility to configure your wireless network.
Radio Off
Check this checkbox to prevent this adapter form transmitting
or receiving signals. Uncheck it to communicate.
Disable Adapter
Check this checkbox to disable this wireless adapter.
Uncheck it to enable this adapter again.
4.1.1 General
After starting the utility, the general page pops up This
General
tab provides the
information of your current wireless network connection. You may click the
Renew
button to refresh those listed information.