Samsung NP-R25 User Manual (Vista) User Manual page 169

Q
The signal strength is excellent, but I cannot
connect to the network.
► Even if the signal strength is excellent, the
network connection may not operate properly
if the TCP/IP properties are not properly
configured, or the network key (encryption key)
is incorrect.
A Check that the TCP/IP properties are configured
properly. When connecting to an AP, right-click the
Network Connections (
select Network and Sharing Center. If you click the
View Status next to a connected wireless network
device and then click the Detail button, you can view
the IP information. If the IP is not allocated properly,
the IP address will be displayed as follows (e.g.
169.254.xxx.xxx).
If the network does not provide DHCP, you have
to specify the correct IP address by asking your
network administrator.
Even if the network provides DHCP, the server may
not allocate an IP address to the client properly, and
the client station cannot connect to the network.
Q
I cannot connect to the AP.
► Check the Computer Settings
A1 Click Start> All programs> Accessories>
Windows Mobility Center and check the status of
Wireless Device.
) icon on the taskbar and
● When the Wireless Network status is 'Not
connected'
The computer is not connected to AP. Check
the AP status with reference to 'Check the AP
Settings' below.
Retry to connect after checking the network key
settings (encryption key) of re-lated AP.
● When the Wireless Network status is
Connected but the internet is not en-abled.
The computer is connected to AP but the AP or
the network connected with the AP may have a
problem.
● When a message of 'No wireless Adapter
found' appear or a icon for Wire-less Network
is not found in the Mobility Center.
The wireless device is set to 'Disabled' or the
device is not detected. Check if the wireless
device has been properly recognized through
the Device Manager Window and check if the
wireless device is set to Disabled by right-clicking
it. Make sure it is set to Enabled.
A2 Verify whether the same network key (encryption
key) has been entered for both the AP and the
computer. The network key is an encryption key for
encrypting the data transmitted between the AP and
the computer. It is recommended setting the network
key manually.
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