How to turn off built-in wireless 802.11b/g to use external USB wireless

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How to turn off built-in wireless 802.11b/g to use external USB wireless

If I am right, the wireless that comes in the Powerbook G4 15" is only 802.11b/g not n. I am probably getting one of these soon, and the Powerbook will reside at the other end of our house so I may need the 802.11n to reach my router. How do I disable the internal wireless so I can use the external one which will be on USB?

Toshiba P505 laptop, Windows Vista

Posted on Jan 27, 2011 5:21 PM

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Jan 27, 2011 7:51 PM in response to starbux48

You should have the fan-shaped airport icon with the bars in your menu bar. You can turn it off by clicking on the icon and then on "Turn Airport Off" from the drop down menu. You will then have a fan with no bars, indicating the card is turned off.

Good luck!

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