Troubleshooting The Wlan - Fujitsu Lifebook AH532 User Manual

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting Table
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 name
network (SSID) or network key
connection
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. Also verify "Disable Radio" is not
checked in "Network setting" window.
Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
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