Troubleshooting >
Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
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Make sure
Maximum Performance
is selected for
Wireless Adapter Settings
in the
Power Options
window. Selecting
any other option may result in a communication failure. To change the settings, follow these steps:
1
Click
Start
and
Control Panel
.
2
Click
System and Security
and
Power Options
.
3
Click
Change plan settings
for the current power plan.
4
Click
Change advanced power settings
.
5
Double-click
Wireless Adapter Settings
and
Power Saving Mode
.
6
Select
Maximum Performance
from the drop-down list.
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If you have disabled the wireless devices in the BIOS setup screen, you cannot connect to wireless access points. To
enable the devices, follow the steps in
Disabling Built-in Devices
.
What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
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Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information.
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Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another.
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Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using.
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Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access.
❑
Make sure
Maximum Performance
is selected for
Wireless Adapter Settings
in the
Power Options
window. Selecting
any other option may result in a communication failure. Follow the steps in
What should I do if my computer cannot
connect to a wireless LAN access point?
to change the settings.
❑
If you have disabled the wireless devices or the LAN port in the BIOS setup screen, you cannot access the Internet
through a wireless network or a LAN. To enable the devices or the port, follow the steps in
Disabling Built-in Devices
.
