Connections27Operating modesThere are two operating modes in WLAN: infrastructureand ad hoc.The infrastructure operating mode allows two kinds ofcommunication: wireless devices are connected to eachother through a WLAN access point device, or wirelessdevices are connected to a wired LAN through a WLANaccess point device.In the ad hoc operating mode, devices can send and receivedata directly with each other. To create an internet accesspoint for an ad hoc network, see ‘Access points’, p. 122.Connection managerData connectionsPress , and select Tools > Connectivity > Conn. mgr. >Active data connections. In the active connections view,you can see the open data connections: data calls ( ),packet data connections ( or ), and WLANconnections ( ).Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by yourservice provider may vary, depending on networkfeatures, rounding off for billing, and so forth.To end a connection, select Options > Disconnect. To closeall open connections, select Options > Disconnect all.To view the details of a connection, select Options >Details. The details shown depend on the connection type.Wireless LANTo search for WLANs available within range, press , andselect Tools > Conn. mgr. > Available WLAN networks.The available WLAN view shows a list of WLANs withinrange, their network mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc),and signal strength indicator. is shown for networkswith encryption, and if your device has an activeconnection in the network.To view the details of a network, select Options > Details.To create an internet access point in a network, selectOptions > Define access point.Bluetooth connectivityYou can connect wirelessly to other compatible deviceswith wireless Bluetooth technology. Compatible devicesmay include mobile phones, computers, and enhancementssuch as headsets and car kits. You can use Bluetoothconnectivity to send images, video clips, music and soundclips, and notes; connect wirelessly to your compatible PC