Toshiba Satellite User Manual page 133

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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
to the access point you are attempting to connect
through. SSIDs are case-sensitive.
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Check the Windows
verify that the Wi-Fi
Windows
loaded. To access the Device Manager, from the Start
screen begin typing
your selection. If you are in the Desktop screen, press
the
Windows
or touch the
of the screen and, in the Search field type
Panel
and Security
Manager and carefully note any error messages
will be very helpful if you should confer with a support
technician at a later time.
NOTE
To enable or disable wireless communication, use the
F12 key.
Keys" on page
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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
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 Wi-Fi
of your network.
If Something Goes Wrong
Wireless networking problems
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i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned
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operating system, and that the driver is
Control Panel
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( ) key to display the Start screen. Click
Search
. Click or touch
, and then
For more information see
143.
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one other than the private address of
Command Prompt
IPCONFIG/ALL
Control Panel's Device Manager to
adapter is recognized by the
( ) icon at the upper-right corner
Control Panel
. Launch the Device
System
"TOSHIBA Function
Cmd
.
, and then press
133
and click or touch
Control
, select
System
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these
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ENTER
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