Wireless Networking Problems - Toshiba NB255-N240 User Manual

Wireless networking problems

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If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi
verify that the Wireless antenna is ON
(the wireless indicator light
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Verify that your computer can detect access points or routers. If
it can detect a Wi-Fi
configuration issue.
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Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided
with the Wi-Fi
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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.
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Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network
name, is correct
access point you are attempting to connect through. SSIDs are
case-sensitive.
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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
a support technician at a later time.
NOTE
This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking
problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi
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
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Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician.
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adapter.
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i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the
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adapter is recognized by the Windows
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these will be very helpful if you should confer with
To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key
. For more information see
Fn + F8
page 161.
If Something Goes Wrong
Wireless networking problems
will be lit).
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access point or router then it may be a
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Control Panel's Device Manager to verify
"Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on
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) networking.
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adapter,
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