Troubleshooting The Wlan; Troubleshooting - Fujitsu LIFEBOOK S752 User Manual

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting

Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the
following table.
Problem Possible Cause
Unavailable Incorrect network
network name (SSID) or
connection network key
Weak received signal
strength and/or link
quality
The WLAN device has
been deactivated or
disabled
The computer to be
connected is turned
off
Possible Solution
Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID's) and network keys (WEP) of all
computers to be connected have been configured correctly. SSID's and WEP key values must
be identical on each machine.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: set the network name (SSID) and network key to
the same values as those of the access point.
Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point. Please consult
your network administrator for this value, if necessary.
Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the destination
computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to
the access point or removing any obstacles for better sight.
Check if the wireless switch is turned On. Go to Start -> Control Panel, and double-click on
Windows Mobility Center. If the wireless network is off, click the [Turn wireless on] button.
Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
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