User Manual

Switching the radio on or off from the Task Tray menu
option
Right-click the wireless icon in the task tray and select the wireless adapter being used.
Depending on the previous state of the radio, select Switch Radio Off (radio is already
ON, select to turn OFF) or Switch Radio On (radio is already OFF, select to turn ON).
Disable the Radio from Windows
The radio can be disabled (made non-functional) via the Windows operating system
using Device Manager.
Windows XP/2000
1. From your desktop, right-click My Computer and click Properties.
2. Click the Hardware tab.
3. Click the Device Manager button.
4. Double-click Network adapters.
5. Right-click the installed wireless adapter in use.
6. Choose Disable from the pop-up menu.
7. Click OK.
Viewing Adapter Advanced Settings in Windows
The following advanced options are available in the Windows Device Manager Advanced
tab if Intel(R) PROset is not installed. If PROSet is installed the Advanced tab displays
the Open button. Selected this button to open PROSet. Some of the options are also
available in Intel(R) PROSet.
Advanced tab option under Windows XP and 2000:
● Ad Hoc Transmit Power - Set 802.11b ad hoc output power level of the wireless
adapter.
● Power Management - Set a balance between the computer's power source and