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Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions

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The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access

Point.

❑ Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the

ON position.

❑ Check if power to the Access Point is on.

❑ Check if the Access Point is displayed in the networks window. Do the

following:

1 Click Start, point to Settings, then Control Panel, and select Wireless

Network. The Add/Edit Configuration Profile window opens.

2 Click Edit.

3 Type your profile name, and make sure Access Point is selected in the

Network Type box. Click Next.

4 Click Scan. The Scan for Network Names pop-up window opens.

5 Look for the name of the network you are trying to connect with. If you

see the name, select it and click OK. See “Connecting to a Wireless

LAN” for more information.

If you don’ see the name of the network, then try re-establishing the

network connection. See “Connecting to a Wireless LAN” for more

information.

❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may

need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any Access

Point you may be using.

❑ Be sure that the encryption key is correct.

I cannot access the Internet.

❑ Check the Access Point settings. Refer to the instructions supplied with the

Access Point.

❑ Check if your computer and the Access Point are connected to one another.

❑ Check the access point settings. Refer to the instructions supplied with the

access point.

❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point

you may be using.

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