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Dealing with Problems (Advanced)
Communications with access point are
cut off
z
Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the
detection again.
z
If there are multiple access points aside from the access point to which this
computer is connected, confirm that different channels have been set for each
access point.
Unable to connect to a network
z
Is the IP address of the access point wrong?
Following the operating instructions of the access point, set the IP address of
the access point again correctly.
Cannot communicate via an ADSL or
cable modem
z
Check to see whether IP address and DHCP server settings are set as
indicated by Internet Service Providers (ISP).
Cannot set wireless LAN to [Enable] or
[Disable]
z
It may become impossible to set the wireless LAN to [Enable] or [Disable] if
these settings are changed repeatedly on the [Network Connection] screen. In
this case, restart the computer.
z
Press
F9
in the Setup Utility. This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their
default values (except the password settings).
is not displayed (or has
disappeared)
z
To display
, perform the following procedure.
A
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Network and Internet Connections]
- [Network Connections].
B
Right-click [Wireless Network Connection], and select [Properties].
C
Add a check mark for [Show icon in notification area when
connected], and then select [OK].
Cannot communicate using
IEEE802.11a
z
Install the Wireless LAN Switch.
(
The Wireless LAN Switch icon (
or
) is not displayed
z
Enable the wireless LAN using [Device Manager] or the Setup Utility.
z
Install the Wireless LAN Switch. (
z
Cannot turn on wireless LAN or
enable IEEE802.11a using the
Wireless Switch Utility
z
Cannot check whether the wireless
LAN and IEEE802.11a are on or off
using the Wireless Switch Utility
z
Enable the wireless LAN using [Device Manager] or the Setup Utility.
Networking: Wireless LAN (only for models with wireless LAN)