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W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e

Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode

(See Figure 5-2)

Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network archi-
tecture in which devices communicate with wireless or
wired network devices by communicating through an
Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices
can communicate with each other or can communicate
with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks
operate in infrastructure mode because they require
access to the wired LAN in order to access computers,
devices, and services such as file servers, printers, and
databases.

How to Handle This Device

The WLAN device comes pre-installed in your mobile
computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be
necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The Oper-
ating System that your mobile computer comes with has
been pre-configured to support the WLAN device.

WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS

■

This WLAN device cannot communicate with IEEE
802.11a devices or networks.

■

The WLAN device is a dual-mode wireless network
card (supports IEEE 802.11b/g).

■

The WLAN device operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band;
802.11a devices operate in the 5 GHz lower and mid-
dle UNII bands.

■

The maximum range of the WLAN device indoors is
typically 80 feet (25 meters). Please note that the max-
imum range you achieve may be shorter or longer than
80 feet, depending on factors such as access point
transmit power, number and density of obstructions,
or external RF interference.

■

Microwave ovens will interfere with the operation of
WLAN device as microwave ovens operate in the same
2.4 GHz frequency range that IEEE 802.11b/g devices
operate in.

■

Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.4 GHz fre-
quency range may interfere with the operation of the
WLAN device. Symptoms of interference include
reduced throughput, intermittent disconnects, and
large amounts of frame errors. It is HIGHLY recom-
mended that these interfering devices be powered off
to ensure the proper operation of the WLAN device.

DEACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE

Deactivation of the WLAN device may be desired in
certain circumstances (to extend battery life) or where
certain environments require it (i.e., hospitals, clinics,
airplanes, etc.). Fujitsu mobile computers employ two
methods with which to deactivate the WLAN device, 1)
the Wireless On/Off Switch and 2) in Windows using the
Intel PROSet Software.

Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch

The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and effi-
ciently by toggling the Wireless On/Off Switch to the Off
position.

(Figure 5-3)

The Wireless On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wire-
less LAN models.

Before using the wireless LAN device, you
must first install ClickMe! to ensure that
the correct software for your device is
installed.

(See Installing Click Me! on

page 28 for more information)

Figure 5-2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network

ADSL modem,
cable modem,
or similar

Internet

Wired LAN

Access Point*