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Confirm the ESSID of your computer matches the ESSID of the access point you
want communicate with.
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Confirm the WEP key is correctly entered if the WEP security of the access point is
enabled.
Question: Why can't I communicate with other computers through a
wireless LAN (for wireless LAN model only)?
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Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN.
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Confirm
Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only
is selected in
Networks to
Access
of
Advanced
dialog box of each computer. (To open
Advanced
dialog box,
refer to
Communicating with Other Computers
section of Chapter 5.)
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Adjust the distance between the computers by bringing your computer closer to
others and remove any obstructions that may impede the communication; then, try
to connect again. (The distance between computers or access points should be less
than approximately 60m (190 feet), in direct line of sight.)
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Confirm the IP address, the subnet mask and the default gateway of each computer
are set correctly.
•
Confirm the WEP key is correctly entered if the WEP security of other devices,
which you want to communicate with, is enabled.
Trouble with Peripherals
Question: Why don't peripheral devices function?
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Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer.
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Confirm they are Windows XP compliant.
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Confirm drivers necessary for the devices are installed.
