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    How to set separate bluetooth and WIFI for Vaio SZ18GP

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by 5471benl, Jun 30, 2006.

  1. 5471benl

    5471benl Newbie

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    I am using a Vaio SZ18GP.
    I try to find this info but can't find it in the forum, how do I turn on my WIFI without turning on my Bluetooth too, whenever, I turn ON the WIFI button, the blue light will indicate the Bluetooth is on, can I set separate switch to turn on wIFI and Bluetooth...

    thanks for all the help.
     
    5471benl, Jun 30, 2006
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  2. Neoguri

    Neoguri Notebook Consultant

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    You can use the wireless switch settings utility.
     
    Neoguri, Jun 30, 2006
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    archie88 Notebook Consultant

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    If you use the Intel PROset/Wireless, it's easy to turn the wifi on and off (without using the hardbutton and also switching the bluetooth). You just right-click on the Intel icon in the taskbar and select "on" or "off."

    I just started using the Intel utility instead of letting XP manage my wifi and the Intel util is miles ahead.
     
    archie88, Jun 30, 2006
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    neilk2350 Notebook Evangelist

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    dont you have smartwi on your computer. that does it all. i dont know whether that was reinstalled in the semi clean install or whether my tech guy found it... but it works
     
    neilk2350, Jun 30, 2006
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    lithast Notebook Geek

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    For the asian models you need to use this.
     
    lithast, Jul 1, 2006
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  6. 5471benl

    5471benl Newbie

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    my question is how to turn off my bluetooth while using my WIRELESS, I cannot find the Intel Utilities, please help to advise where do I find it or where to download it.
     
    5471benl, Jul 1, 2006
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  7. mosnimer

    mosnimer Notebook Enthusiast

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    A better way to toggle Wireless Only, Wireless + Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Only is to use SmartWiFi.

    All SZs including Euro and Asian can use this version. http://rapidshare.de/files/24669308/SmartWi_1.2.0.020706.zip.html

    The smartwi and wireless switching utilities do not need to run at the same time since they do the same job. If you already have the wireless switching utility installed you should uninstall it or disable it from running at start up.

    Open the program after it's installed, click the wrench icon and uncheck the first three boxes. Apply the settings and close the program. Now you can use the Fn+F1 keys to toggle the connections.





     
    mosnimer, Jul 3, 2006
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  8. dougzz

    dougzz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've installed Smartwi and it doesn't give me the option to use A, only B & G. The reason I was using this was the original Wireless switching utility refuses to work. I'd installed a later version but this also doesn't support A, only B & G. Any other suggestions.
     
    dougzz, Jul 5, 2006
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