Networking: Wireless Lan (Only For Models With Wireless Lan) - Panasonic Toughbook CF-29LCQGCBM Reference Manual

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Networking: Wireless LAN (only for models with wireless LAN)

Access point is not detected Confirm that the access point is powered on.
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]. 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 /
If / / is not displayed on the taskbar, confirm that [Wireless On]
is selected in [Intel PROSet/Wireless] screen. (
Confirm whether the Intel
following menu.
[start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].
If it has not been installed,
input [c:\util\drivers\wlan\proset\iproinst.exe eou=false] in [start] - [Run] to
install.
Even if the wireless LAN is on, 802.11a may be set to disable. If 802.11a is to
be used, change this setting to enable. (
This computer uses channels 1 through 11
channel being used 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.
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.).
/ is displayed on the taskbar.
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PROSet/Wireless Software is installed using the
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when using 802.11b/g. Check the
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