User's Manual

2 Introduction to the Client Utility
14 Installation and User Guide: Wireless LAN Client Adapter
4 Clear the checkbox entitled Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.
5 Click OK.
You can now use the Client Utility to manage your wireless connections.
Accessing the Client Utility
If you followed the instructions in Chapter 1, the Client Utility is installed on your PC.
To start the Client Utility:
• Choose Start > Programs > Airgo Networks > Client Utility.
The Client Utility application icon will appear in the system tray.
Using the Tray Icon
When you start the Client Utility, a small signal icon becomes visible in the system tray on the
Windows toolbar (Figure 5). The color of the icon reflects the quality of the wireless connection:
green for good, yellow for intermittent connection, red if there is no active connection, and a red X
if the Wireless LAN Client Adapter radio is turned off. The tray icon provides access to the Client
Utility menu.
Figure 5: Client Utility System Tray Icon
To open the Client Utility window from the tray icon:
• Right-click and select Launch Client Utility or double-click on the icon.
To exit the Client Utility:
• Right-click and select Exit.
To access the help system:
• Right-click and select Help.
Disabling and Re-Enabling the Wireless LAN Client Adapter
You can easily enable or disable the Wireless LAN Client Adapter radio from the Client Utility.
To enable the radio:
1 Right-click the Client Utility icon in the system tray.
2 Select Radio On.
To disable the radio:
1 Right-click the Client Utility icon in the system tray.
2 Select Radio Off.
Navigating the User Interface
This section explains how to use the compact and expanded views of the Client Utility.
Application icon