Toshiba P840T-ST3N01 User Manual page 151

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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, from the Start screen begin typing
Computer, or if you are in the Desktop screen, move your
pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
When the Windows
Charm, and then type Computer. Click Control Panel,
System and Security, and then System. Carefully note any
error messages
confer with a support technician at a later time.
NOTE
To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key
For more information see
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Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP
address
169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows
1 From the Start screen, type
2 Click Command Prompt.
3 Enter
The IP address for each active network adapter will be
displayed.
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Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband
modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable
(sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If
your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the
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Wi-Fi
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If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system,
MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.),
check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware
upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are
frequently addressed in new firmware releases.
Wireless networking problems
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i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the
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Control Panel's Device Manager to verify
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adapter is recognized by the Windows
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Charms appear click the Search (
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these will be very helpful if you should
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one other than the private address of
, and then press
IPCONFIG/ALL
part of your network.
If Something Goes Wrong
"TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page
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Cmd
ENTER
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F12.
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