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Wireless LAN
Check the Communication Status
If the function fails to operate correctly
The access point fails to be displayed in [Available Networks]
Select the profile you are using, and select [Advanced] in [Networks]. [Con-
nect to ad hoc networks only] may have been selected in [Connection prefer-
ence]. In this case, select [Connect to infrastructure and ad hoc networks].
This computer uses channels 1 through 11*. Check the channel being used.
* In the case of wireless communications, the frequency band being used can
be divided into segments, so that different communications can be con-
ducted on each band segment. A “Channel” refers to the individual fre-
quency bandwidth divisions.
The access point cannot be accessed
The network key setting may not conform to the access point.
Check the network key setting of the access point and, if necessary, set it
again correctly.
Depending on the access point and settings, access may not be accepted
unless the computer’s MAC address is registered beforehand. In this case,
check the computer’s MAC address and register it according to the operating
instructions of the access point using the following procedure.
1
Display [Command Prompt].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].
2
Input [ipconfig/all], and press
Enter
.
3
Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on the “Physi-
cal Address” line on the Wireless Network Connection side. Then input
[exit], and press
Enter
.
The IP address of the access point is wrong
Following the operating instructions of the access point, set the IP address of the
access point again correctly.
Double-click
or
on the taskbar to check the communication status.
For more information about how to use the Intel PROSet, refer to the [Help] in the menu bar.
Read the operating instructions for the access point carefully and check the settings.
NOTE
About WLAN Security Client
WLAN Security Client is an implementation of the client side of the IEEE 802.1X-Port
Based Network Access Control protocol. 802.1X access control provides improved
security for both wired and wireless networks.
• Since the WLAN Security Client has already started when
is displayed on
the taskbar, do not double-start it. If
is not displayed, start up the WLAN
Security Client in the following menu.
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel] - [WLAN Security Client Manager].
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Intel] - [WLAN Security Client Manager].
• For more information about how to use the WLAN Security Client, refer to the
[Help] in the menu bar or;
Windows 2000
Select [Getting Started Guide] or [User's Guide] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel].
Windows XP
Select [Getting Started Guide] or [User's Guide] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Intel].