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    Modify WLAN settings

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by deepsnow, Feb 4, 2008.

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    deepsnow Newbie

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    I just received a new T61 about a week ago. I am having trouble with modifying the WLAN settings. The box to click on modify WLAN settings... is grayed out and I can't change anything there. Could somebody clue me in as what to do? I tried searching around ThinkVantage Productivity Center but I wasn't able find anything. Thanks.
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    What are you attempting to change?
     
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    Actually I figured out that in order to modify the settings I need to save a profile. Once I did that, the button was no longer grayed out... Still learning here. I'm still confused about what to use to make a connection. Shouls I be using the Windows wireless icon in the tray or the ThinkVantage? I'm not sure if they work together or are working against each other... I seem to make a connection either way once I turn the radio button on in ThankVantage.
     
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    I personally just let Windows manage the connection. It does a decent job and it's one less thing to turn on with Windows. Using your notebook on multiple networks is where Access Connections may be more useful.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 5, 2008
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