Huawei HG256 User Manual page 40

8 FAQs
Step 3
Ensure that the security mode of the WLAN is set to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and
SSID is set to SSID1. Note that the WPS function of the HG256 is forcibly disabled if
the WEP encryption is used for accessing a WLA
Step 4
Check the positions of the wireless router and the PC. Ensure that they are far from
electrical appliances, such as a microwave oven, a refrigerator, or a cordless telephone
that generate strong magnetic or electric fields.
Step 5
It is recom
radio signals can pass through obstacles, passing through too many obstacles such as
cement or wooden walls can affect the transmission of radio signals of a WLAN.
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Q 6: W hat can I do if I cannot access the Internet through a wireless
n etwork adapter?
Step 1
Ensure that the power cables and network cables of the HG256 are properly connected.
Step 2
Check whether the WLAN indicator of the HG256 is on.
If the WLAN indicator is off, you can infer that the wireless local area network (WLAN)
function of the HG256 is disabled. In this case, enable the WLAN function.
For details about how to enable the WLAN function, see the manual of the HG256.
Step 3
See the description of the wireless network adapter that
check whether the wireless network adapter supports the 802.11b/g/n protocols.
If the wirele
with the network adapter that supports the protocols.
Step 4
Check whether the driver for the wireless network adapter is properly
computer.
If the driver is improperly installed, install it properly.
Step 5
Check whether the computer can receive the signals of a WLAN.
Tak e a computer that runs Windows X
can receive the signals of a WLAN, do as follows:
1. In the Control Panel window, double-click Netw
Network Connections window.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connecti
and choose View Available
If the computer cannot detect a WLAN, place the computer close to the HG256
ensure that no obstacles such as cement or wooden walls are present between the
wireless client and the HG256.
Step 6
Check whether the computer accesses the WLAN of the HG256 successfully.
Check the list of wireless network connections and ensure that the HG256 is connected
to the WLAN.
Step 7
Try to access multiple Web sites to check whether the HG256
sites.
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mended that you place the HG256 and the PC in an open space. Although
ss network adapter does not support the 802.11b/g/n protocols, replace it
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