Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...about the security of using a WEP key. Alternatively, you can take precautions to protect your WLAN: ● Use a wireless transmitter with only limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. NOTE: If your network is...are vulnerable to your network (uninvited) or capture information being broadcast by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that works best for your network name (SSID) from the most common wireless security risks. ● Work behind a firewall A firewall is a barrier that checks both data ...
...about the security of using a WEP key. Alternatively, you can take precautions to protect your WLAN: ● Use a wireless transmitter with only limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. NOTE: If your network is...are vulnerable to your network (uninvited) or capture information being broadcast by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that works best for your network name (SSID) from the most common wireless security risks. ● Work behind a firewall A firewall is a barrier that checks both data ...
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Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device ... package, you want to use. 21 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose...
Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the WLAN you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device ... package, you want to use. 21 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose...
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Microsoft® System Restore, if set up to the condition it was in when the wireless connection worked. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Use an existing restore point to return your system to do so, will create restore points automatically and periodically. Cannot connect to a wireless network used previously If you are unable to resolve the issue of a wireless connection that worked previously but does not work now, performing a system restore may be the final option.
Microsoft® System Restore, if set up to the condition it was in when the wireless connection worked. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Use an existing restore point to return your system to do so, will create restore points automatically and periodically. Cannot connect to a wireless network used previously If you are unable to resolve the issue of a wireless connection that worked previously but does not work now, performing a system restore may be the final option.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into ... that you are not using. ● Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW
Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into ... that you are not using. ● Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power ENWW