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- Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the
following table.
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Unavailable
network
connection
Incorrect network
name (SSID) or
network key
Ad hoc connection:
verify that the network names (SSID’s) and network keys
(WEP) of all computers to be connected have been configured correctly. SSID’s and
WEP key values must be identical on each machine.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection:
set the network name (SSID) and
network key to the same values as those of the access point.
Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point. Please
consult your network administrator for this value, if necessary.
Weak received signal
strength and/or link
quality
Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the destination
computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the
distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for better sight.
The WLAN device was
deactivated or is
disabled
Check if the wireless switch is turned On. Go to Start >
Control Pane
l, and double-
click on
Windows Mobility Center
. If the wireless network is off, click the [Turn
wireless on] button.
The computer to be
connected is turned off
Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
Incorrectly configured
network settings
Recheck the configuration of your network settings.
