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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
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Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the
Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows
®
, and that the
driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages—
these will be very helpful if you should confer with a
support technician at a later time.
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Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain
its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically:
1
Click Start, Control Panel.
2
Double-click Network Connections.
3
Right-click the name of your wireless network
connection, then click Properties.
4
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click
Properties.
5
Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
6
Click OK, then click Close.
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Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful
IP address—one other than the private address of
169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows.
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Click Start, then click Run...
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Enter Cmd and press Enter.
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Enter "IPCONFIG /ALL" and press Enter.
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The IP address for each active network adapter will be
displayed.
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Connect your computer directly to your router or
broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5
Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your
computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection
problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi part of
your network.
