Sharp Actius PC-GP22W Operation Manual page 116

Question: Why can't I connect to the network via an access point?
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Confirm Any available network (access point preferred) is selected in Networks to
access of Advanced dialog box. (To open Advanced dialog box, refer to
Communicating with Other Computers section in Chapter 5.)
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Confirm the Network name of your computer matches that of the access point you
want to communicate with.
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Confirm the WEP keys are correctly set to your computer if the WEP security of
the access point is enabled.
Question: Why can't I communicate with other computers through
wireless LAN?
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Confirm the antennas are enabled by pressing Fn+F1 key combination. When the
antenna indicator is on, the antennas are enabled. (Refer to Activate Antennas
section of Wireless LAN in Chapter 5.)
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Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN.
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Confirm Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only is selected in Networks to
Access of Advanced dialog box of each computer. (To open Advanced dialog box,
refer to Communicating with Other Computers section in Chapter 5.)
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Adjust the distance between the computers by bringing your computer closer to
others and remove any obstructions that may impede the communication; then, try
to connect again.
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Confirm the IP address and the subnet mask of each computer are set correctly.
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Confirm the WEP keys are correctly set to your computer if the WEP security of
other devices, which you want to communicate with, is enabled.
Question: How can I detect the MAC address?
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Follow the instructions below:
1. Click start – All Programs – Accessories – Command Prompt.
2. Type ipconfig/all; then, press Enter. The information about IP appears.
3. See the numbers of Physical Address in Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection
section (for LAN) or Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection section (for
Wireless LAN).
4. Type exit; then, press Enter.
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