11.3 To Turn Radio ON and OFF
You may want to turn your wireless adapter's radio on and off to:
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Conserve your computer's battery when not connected.
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Meet the requirement to turn off radios on airplanes to prevent
interference.
Two methods to turn the radio on and off are:
The hardware switch
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The Wireless Network button in Windows Mobility Center
A common cause for users not being able to connect to a wireless network is
due to the radio being turned off. If you are unable to connect to a wireless
network, verify that your radio is turned on by both the hardware switch and the
software Enable/Disable button. Verify that you have checked both methods.
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