Troubleshooting The Wlan; Troubleshooting - Fujitsu LifeBook S760 User Manual

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting

Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described
in the following table.
Problem
Unavailable
network 
connection
Possible Cause Possible Solution
Incorrect network Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID's) and
name (SSID) or network keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected have been
network key configured correctly. SSID's and WEP key values must be identical on
each machine.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: set the network name
(SSID) and network key to the same values as those of the access point.
Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access
Point. Please consult your network administrator for this value, if
necessary.
Weak received Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the
signal strength destination computer or removing any obstacles for better reception.
and/or link quality
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after
shortening the distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for
better transmission.
Check if the wireless switch is turned On. In Windows XP, go to Start -> 
The WLAN device
has been Settings -> Network Connections and right-click on Wireless Network
deactivated or Connection. If Enable appear at the top of the menu, click it to enable the
disabled device. In Windows Vista, go to Start -> Control Panel, and double-click
on Network and Sharing Center. Click on Diagnose and repair, then
click on Enable the network adapter.
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