Wireless device status states
The wireless button (1) enables and disables 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices, in conjunction
with the Wireless Assistant software utility (select models only). When the wireless light (2) is on, one
or more of the wireless devices are on.
NOTE Turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to a
WLAN. For information on setting up a WLAN, refer to “
802.11 wireless devices (select
models only).”
NOTE The location of the wireless button and light varies by model.
You can enable and disable the wireless devices with the wireless button. You can also enable and
disable the wireless devices in the Setup Utility.
NOTE You cannot use the wireless button or Wireless Assistant to control the wireless
devices if they are disabled in the Setup Utility.
When the wireless devices are enabled with the wireless button, you can use Wireless Assistant to
turn the devices on or off individually. When the wireless devices are disabled, you must enable them
before you can turn them on or off with Wireless Assistant.
To view the state of the wireless devices, place the pointer over the Wireless Assistant icon in the
notification area (at the far right of the taskbar) or open Wireless Assistant by double-clicking the icon
in the notification area.
NOTE Wireless Assistant refers to an 802.11 wireless device as WLAN and Wireless LAN.
Wireless Assistant displays the status of the devices as on, off, or disabled.
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