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    Disable Wifi?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dragon529, Jul 18, 2006.

  1. dragon529

    dragon529 Notebook Consultant

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    How do I disable wifi on dell E1505? I think Intel's PRO program is running and the wifi light is on.
     
    dragon529, Jul 18, 2006
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    You certainly could disable the card in Device Manager.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 18, 2006
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    if you are using the intel software to manage your wifi connection then you can turn it off by clicking the "disable radio" button in the lower left of the interface box.
     
    sureshot, Jul 18, 2006
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    why dont you just use the keyboard shortcut, its like Fn+F4 (or whichever has the pic of the tower).
     
    socarwolverine, Jul 18, 2006
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    disable it in network neighborhood
     
    gridtalker, Jul 18, 2006
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    FN+F2 should do it.
     
    JeffreyDJ, Jul 18, 2006
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    There are various options.

    1. Fn+F2 will turn it off
    2. With Dell Quickset if you go to Radio Control Options you can turn it off in the Advanced Settings
    3. In the Network Connections folder you can disable your wireless connection
    4. With Intel PROset you can click the disable radio button
     
    loesjoel, Jul 18, 2006
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  8. Amber

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    If you do FN+F2, this will turn off your Bluetooth radio also. It basically turns off/on any wireless type connections that you have.
     
    Amber, Jul 18, 2006
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