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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the
Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows
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:
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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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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.
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Use the PING command to verify a connection to the
gateway at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for most
wireless routers).
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Click Start, and then click 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.
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Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
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Click OK, then click Close.
Click Start, and then click Run...
Enter Cmd and press Enter.
Enter "IPCONFIG /ALL" and press Enter.
The IP address for each active network adapter will
be displayed.
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