Gateway 200ARC, Reference Manual

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Troubleshooting
95
Networks (wireless)
You turned wireless networking on, but it
takes a while to connect
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When wireless networking is turned on, it
automatically scans for available
connections. The scan can take
approximately 30 seconds to complete.
Important
Note any antenna
placement constraints
in the access point user
guide because the
speed of a wireless
network is related to
signal strength. Signal
strength is affected by
the distance between
your wireless network
devices, by radio
interference, and by
interference from
natural obstructions
such as walls, floors,
and doors.
Your connection on the network seems
intermittent or your wireless network is
running slower than you expect
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The speed of a wireless network is related
to signal strength. Signal strength is
affected by the distance between your
wireless network devices, by radio
interference, and by interference from
natural obstructions such as walls, ceilings,
floors, and doors.
If your wireless network is running slower
than you expect, you should check your
network signal strength. If you find the
signal strength is low, try moving to a new
location to increase the signal strength.
To check the signal strength:
1
Click Start , right-click My Network
Places , then click Properties . The
Network Connections window
opens.
2
Right-click Wireless Network
Connection , then click Status . The
Wireless Network Connection Status
dialog box opens. The meter shows
the signal strength for wireless
networking on your computer if
other computers with the same
network name are within range of
your computer.