Panasonic CF-W2 Series Reference Manual page 139

Dealing with Problems (Advanced)
Networking: Wireless LAN
Access point is not detected Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the
detection again
It may take some time before the access point is displayed in [Available
Networks] from [Intel(R) PROSet] - [Networks] - [Scan]. Wait a moment
Confirm the following settings:
• [Wireless LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility
Confirm that [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enable] (
• Wireless device off:
Confirm that the icon is displayed on the notification area.
If the icon is not displayed on the notification area, confirm that [On] is
selected for [Switch radio] in [Intel(R) PROSet] - [General]. (
Confirm whether the Intel(R) PROSet is installed using the following menu.
[start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].
If it has not been installed, input [c:\util\drivers\wlan\proset\isetup.exe] in
[start] - [Run] to install
This computer uses channels 1 through 11
by the access point
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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
Check to see if the computer is set for direct communication (ad hoc mode).
A
Open the Intel(R) PROSet.
B
Click [Networks], and click the profile you are using.
C Click [Advanced].
D
When [Connect to ad hoc networks only] has been selected in
[Connection preference], click [Connect to infrastructure and ad hoc
networks].
Some access points have a function that limits automatic access point
detection. Confirm the access point's SSID using the access point manual, and
make the settings manually on the computer
The access point wireless function may be disabled.
Confirm the access point's settings according to the access point manual
If you have installed a firewall, change the firewall's settings to enable
communications from an access point (register as a computer capable of
communications, etc.)
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. Check the channel being used
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