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Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree® main screen, and how to start and set up ConfigFree. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree® To start ConfigFree®, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: . Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. . Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Taskbar. . Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. . Click the ConfigFree icon on the Taskbar, and then click the desired utility. NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the Taskbar is displayed with an “X.” Using ConfigFreeUsing ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 206 Getting Started When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. SUMMIT Bluetooth® Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor Profiles (Sample Image) ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use. When this setting is active (set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto-hide mode), you can re-display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting Using ConfigFreeUsing ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 207 ConfigFree® Utilities (Sample Image) ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices: . Wired and wireless network devices . Routers, hubs, and bridges . Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: . WEP (Used, not Used) . Wired connection line (link speed) . Wireless connection line (signal strength and link speed) . Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) Using ConfigFreeUsing ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 208 ConfigFree® Utilities . Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address. A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device’s Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key settings. (Sample Image) Viewing device information If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. Using ConfigFreeUsing ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 209 ConfigFree® Utilities A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen, and an orange frame describes the relevant location. You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point. If multiple triangles display, you can toggle between each of their cause and solution information screens by clicking its exclamation point. For example, if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off, the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor, and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch. The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen: Stay on the task tray When checked, the ConfigFree® icon resides in the system tray. Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen. Log Lets you create a diagnostic log, view a history of log files, or delete the history. Log files are saved as CFhtmlxxxxx.htm, where xxxxx is the creation date and time. The logs reside in the folder: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp About Displays the version of Connectivity Doctor. Help Displays online Help. Close Closes the Connectivity Doctor screen. Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth® devices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays information about them on a virtual map. To search for wireless devices: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 210 210 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices. A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected. NOTE Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher. For Wi-Fi® networks, the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or “bands.” The signal from the connected access point...

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