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Solving problems
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Solving problems with Wi-Fi connections
Problem:
My Wi-Fi radio doesn’t seem to be working at all.
Suggested troubleshooting steps:
Make sure the Wi-Fi radio is enabled in FlipStart Control Center.
Problem:
My FlipStart cannot find any public Wi-Fi networks to connect to.
Suggested troubleshooting steps:
Make sure the Wi-Fi radio is enabled in FlipStart Control Center.
Ensure you are within range of an active 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network.
If this is your first time using Wi-Fi, make sure that your wireless network connection has
been configured in Windows, and that the connection icon is visible in the Windows
system tray and shows that you are connected. For more information, see
Configuring
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) wireless networking
(on page 26).
Try restarting your FlipStart.
Problem:
My FlipStart can see a Wi-Fi network, but cannot connect to it.
Suggested troubleshooting steps:
Check Windows wireless network settings to make sure they match the settings of the
Wi-Fi connection.
Verify that you are using the correct password and encryption type for the wireless
network you wish to join.
Problem:
My Wi-Fi connection is spotty or loses connection.
Suggested troubleshooting steps:
You may be close to going out of range. Ensure you are within range of an active 802.11b
or 802.11g wireless network.
Move to where there is a clear view of the wireless network base station or transmitter;
avoid interference from concrete or metal objects and walls.
Check for interference from objects in your environment that emit radio signals, such as
microwave ovens or cordless telephones.
