CONFIGFREE

ConfigFree® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks.

To access ConfigFree go to START > ALL PROGRAMS > TOSHIBA > NETWORK & CONNECTIVITY > CONFIG FREE.

ConfigFree allows you to perform the following:

• Use Connectivity Doctor to quickly fix any network connection problems.
• Create ConfigFree profiles for automatic switching between preset network settings and devices, even if there is a change in the network environment.
• Automatic switching between several wireless LAN environments.
• Automatic switching to a wireless LAN if the cable is disconnected when using both a wired and wireless LAN.
• You can also easily switch LAN environments manually.

You may have to add the ConfigFree gadget to your computer to allow you to use ConfigFree features.

If this utility or feature is not installed on your computer, you can verify if it is available for your specific model under "Downloads" on the TOSHIBA support web site (support.toshiba.com). Not all utilities are available for every model and operating system. When installing any utilities, install the TOSHIBA Value Added Package first.

To add the ConfigFree gadget:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Configfree" into the search field.
3. Click "Add ConfigFree Gadgets" in the search results.
4. The Add ConfigFree Gadgets window will open.
   
5. Add the desired gadget and click "Add".
6. If Add Windows Sidebar Gadget is selected, the gadget will display on your desktop.
   
7. The dots on the gadget are available connection points. If you are connected to one, a line will connect the center of the gadget to one of the dots.
8. The wrench opens the settings and allows you to choose the refresh rate of the displayed connections.

Features

To view features of the ConfigFree gadget:

1. Double-click the ConfigFree Gadgets on the desktop.
2. A larger version of the gadget will open showing all available connections as well as additional options in the center of the display.
   
3. Your connection(s) is shown with a line from the computer in the center to your connection point. In this example, the computer is connected to a LAN connection as well as a Wi-Fi connection.
4. Hover over the connections to view properties.
5. Additional options are as follow:

• You can drag the connection line to another connection and attempt to connect if you have the proper login information. Or you can right-click on the connection and select "connect".
• The "X" will exit the gadget.
• The icon on the far Left of the "X" will open the Connectivity Doctor (looks like a doctor).
• The icon below and to the Left of the computer allows you to connect to a WPS connection point.
• The icon below and to the Right of the computer refreshes the connections.

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.

For complete information, refer to your Owner's Manual.