Problems With Wireless Lan (Only For Models With Wireless Lan) - Panasonic Toughbook CF-T8EWATZJM Reference Manual

Troubleshooting (Advanced)

Problems with Wireless LAN (only for models with wireless LAN)

Access point is not detected
Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the detection again.
Confirm the following settings:
• [Wireless LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility
Confirm that [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enabled]. (
• Wireless LAN power supply
Slide the wireless switch to the right (ON).
This computer uses channels 1 through 11
nel being used by the access point.
If there are more than one wireless function equipped, right-click the Wireless Switch Utility
icon ( page 71) and confirm that [Wireless LAN ON] has been checked.
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In the case of wireless communications, the frequency band being used can be divided into
segments, so that different communications can be conducted on each band segment. A "Channel" refers to the individual frequency
bandwidth divisions.
Cannot communicate with the access point
Using the following procedure, confirm whether the computer's protocol settings are correct (only when using TCP/IP).
Windows 7
Click or on the notification area, and click [Open Network and Sharing Center].
A
Click [Manage network connections].
B
Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Properties].
C
A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
Click [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and click [Properties].
D
Confirm the protocol settings such as IP address, and do the settings properly again.
E
Windows XP
When is displayed on the notification area:
A
Right-click
When is not displayed on the notification area:
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Network and Internet Connections] - [Network Connections].
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when using IEEE802.11b/g. Check the chan-
, and click [Open Network Connections].
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