Other Tips - Buffalo WI-U2-866D User Manual

Other Tips

Issue:
When using the Windows wireless connection manager, I cannot connect to my wireless router. I receive a "Cannot
configure wireless network" error message when scanning for available wireless networks.
Answer:
Another wireless client software may be installed on your computer that is taking control of the wireless client adapter
away from the Windows connection manager. Either switch to the other software or use Add/Remove Programs to
remove the conflicting client software. After rebooting, the Windows connection manager should be able to connect to
the available wireless networks.
Issue:
When I attempt to connect to my wireless router, I receive an error message indicating that security settings on my
computer do not match the settings on the router.
Answer:
Manually enter the correct security key and encryption type into the Windows connection manager.
To enter the security key in Windows XP:
Go to View Available Wireless Networks and select change Advanced Settings. Click on the Wireless Networks tab. There
will be a list of networks to which you have previously connected. Highlight the network name (SSID) of the wireless
router and select Properties. Enter the correct encryption key and select correct the encryption type as configured on the
wireless router.
Go to Connect to Network, right-click on the name of the network and click Properties. Highlight the name of your
network and go to Properties. Enter the correct encryption key and select correct the encryption type as configured on
the wireless router.
Issue:
What can I do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow?
Answer:
There are many environmental factors that may affect this behavior. First, ensure the issue is not range related by locating
the wireless router and the client in closer proximity and check whether the connection drops continue.
In some cases, interference from other wireless networks or sources such as 2.4 GHz wireless phones may impact
performance. To work around this scenario, change the wireless channel used by your wireless router.
Log in to the wireless router with your browser. Click "Wireless". If an "Auto-Channel" option is available, attempt to use this
option to remedy the problem. If "Auto-Channel" is unavailable, manually select an alternate channel.
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