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If Something Goes Wrong
Wireless networking problems
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Wireless networking problems
NOTE
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Verify that your computer can detect access points or
routers. If it can detect a Wi-Fi
then it may be a configuration issue.
❖
Verify that signal strength is good using the utility
provided with the Wi-Fi
❖
If another computer is on the same network, verify that it
has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If,
for example, the other computer cannot browse to a
public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider)
service may be disrupted.
❖
Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network
name, is correct
to the access point you are attempting to connect
through. SSIDs are case-sensitive.
❖
Check the Windows
verify that the Wi-Fi
Windows
loaded. To access the Device Manager, from the Start
screen begin typing
Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right
corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge.
When the Windows
Search
or touch
This section provides general troubleshooting tips for
networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi
networking.
The terms and concepts used assume a basic
understanding of networks, and may be for more
advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not
familiar with the terminology, please see Windows
and Support or contact your computer technician.
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operating system, and that the driver is
(
) charm, and then type
Control Panel
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access point or router
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adapter.
i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned
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Control Panel's Device Manager to
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adapter is recognized by the
Control Panel
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charms appear click or touch the
, and then select
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. If you are in the
Control Panel
System and
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Help
. Click
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