Toshiba E105-S1802 User Manual page 183

Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network
name, is correct—i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the
access point you are attempting to connect through. SSIDs are
case-sensitive.
Check the Windows
that the Wi-Fi
operating system, and that the driver is loaded. To access the
Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and
Security, and then System. Carefully note any error
messages—these will be very helpful if you should confer with
a support technician at a later time.
NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key
Fn+F8. For more information see
page
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
1 Click Start to open the Start menu.
2 Type
3 Enter
The IP address for each active network adapter will be
displayed.
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
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Wi-Fi
If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system,
MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.),
check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware
upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are
frequently addressed in new firmware releases.
The Windows
does not work.
If you are using an external Wi-Fi
variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management
utility. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows
operating system wireless management utility, in which case you
must use the adapter's management utility. If the documentation
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Control Panel's Device Manager to verify
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adapter is recognized by the Windows
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in the Search programs and files field.
Cmd
IPCONFIG /ALL
part of your network.
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operating system wireless management utility
If Something Goes Wrong
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"Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on
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and press .
Enter
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adapter (USB adapter, or other
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