Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions
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Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions
I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality.
Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the left side of the computer is in the ON
position.
The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access
Point.
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Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the left side of the computer is in the
ON position.
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Check if power to the Access Point is on.
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Check if the Access Point is displayed in the “Available networks” window.
Do the following:
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Click Start and select Control Panel.
2
Click Network Connections.
3
Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. The
Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box is displayed.
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Select the Wireless Networks tab, and check if the Access Point is
displayed in the “Available networks” window.
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Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may
need to move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any Access
Point you may be using.
I cannot access the Internet.
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Check the Access Point settings. Refer to the instructions supplied with the
Access Point.
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Check if your computer and the Access Point are connected to one another.
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Move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any access point
you may be using.
The data transfer speed is slow.
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The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and
obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device
