Fujitsu E8410 manual Troubleshooting the Wlan, Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

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	Possible Solution
Unavailable	Incorrect network	Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and network keys
network	name (SSID) or	(WEP) of all computers to be connected have been configured correctly. SSID’s
connection	network key	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.
	Weak received	Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the
	signal strength	destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.
	and/or link quality	Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the
		distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for better sight.
	The WLAN device	Check if the wireless switch is turned On. In Windows XP, go to Start ->
	has been	Settings -> Network Connections and right-click on Wireless Network
	deactivated or	Connection. If Enable appear at the top of the menu, click it to enable the
	disabled	device. In Windows Vista, go to Start -> Control Panel, and double-click on
		Windows Mobility Center. If the wireless network is off, click the [Turn wireless
		on] button..
	The computer to be	Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
	connected is turned
	off

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