Solving Network Problems
Some common causes and solutions for network problems are listed in the following table. These guidelines do not discuss the process of debugging the network cabling.
Cause | Solution | |
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S5 Maximum Power Saving feature (some models) is enabled | Disable the S5 Maximum Power Saving option in Computer | |
in Computer Setup. | Setup. | |
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S5 Wake on LAN is disabled. | Enable the S5 Wake on LAN option in Computer Setup. | |
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To enable | ||
| 1. | Select Start > Control Panel. |
| 2. | Under Network and Internet, select View |
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| network status and tasks. |
| 3. | In the Tasks list, select Manage network |
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| connections. |
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| 5. | Click the Properties button. |
| 6. | Click the Configure button. |
| 7. | Click the Power Management tab, then select the |
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| check box to Allow this device to wake the |
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| computer. |
| To enable | |
| 1. | Select Start > Control Panel. |
| 2. | Under Network and Internet, select View |
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| network status and tasks. |
| 3. | Click Local Area Connection. |
| 4. | Click the Properties button. |
| 5. | Click the Configure button. |
| 6. | Click the Power Management tab, then select the |
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| check box to Allow this device to wake the |
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| computer. |
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