User's Manual

switch. If you have Intel(R) PROSet installed, the current state of the radio is displayed on the
General page.
Using Intel(R) PROSet to switch the radio on/off
From Intel(R) PROSet, the radio can be switched on or off from the General page. The current
state of the radio is displayed, which also includes the state of the optional hardware radio
switch.
Hardware radio switch On/Off
Depending on the current state of the external optional hardware switch, displays on or off on
the General page.
Switching the radio On/Off
Note: When your laptop is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals. In certain
situations, such as in a plane, signals from the radio may cause interference.
To switch the radio OFF: From the General page, click the Off button. next to Switch Radio
On/Off.
• The wireless adapter is not associated with the network when the radio is off.
• Intel(R) PROSet can be used to edit or add profile contents when the radio is off.
To switch the radio ON: From the General page, click the On button, next to Switch Radio
On/Off.
When the radio is on, an attempt will be made to associate with the network access point using
the last profile. If the adapter cannot connect to the access point, the Configuration Service will
attempt to find an available network. Refer to Configuration Service for more information.
Switching the radio on or off from the Task Tray Icon
Right-click on the Intel(R) PROSet task tray icon and click Switch radio Off.
Using the Windows operating system to switch the radio on/off
The radio can be switched on or off via the Windows operating system from the Device
Properties dialog.
Switching Between Wired and Wireless Adapters
Adapter switching enables your computer to automatically switch between wired and the
wireless adapter, so your laptop computer can maintain the best possible connection to the
network while moving from one location to another. When Adapter Switching is enabled, DHCP
is disabled on all other wired adapters except for the adapter currently being used. However,
connection is possible using another wired adapter using an auto IP address setting.
Adapter switching switches between wired and wireless adapters for the following Intel PRO
adapters:
• Wired LAN adapters. This type of adapter connects to a network through an Ethernet
network cable. Adapter Switching supports adapters in the PRO/100 family, including
the PRO/100 Mobile Adapters.
• Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 7100 3B Mini PCI adapter and the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN
2100 3B Mini PCI adapter. These adapter send data to and from the network through
the adapter's antenna.