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If Something Goes Wrong
Wireless networking problems
❖
Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network
name, is correct—i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the
access point you are attempting to connect through. SSIDs are
case-sensitive.
❖
Check the Windows
that the Wi-Fi
operating system, and that the driver is loaded. To access the
Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and
Security, and then System. Carefully note any error
messages—these will be very helpful if you should confer with
a support technician at a later time.
NOTE
❖
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
1
2
3
The IP address for each active network adapter will be
displayed.
❖
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
❖
If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system,
MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.),
check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware
upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are
frequently addressed in new firmware releases.
®
adapter is recognized by the Windows
To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key
. For more information see
Fn + F8
page
176.
Click Start to open the Start menu.
Type
in the Search programs and files field.
Cmd
Enter
IPCONFIG /ALL
®
part of your network.
®
Control Panel's Device Manager to verify
"Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on
and press
Enter
®
®
.
.
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