EN 99

Wireless LAN

Q. I can’t communicate.
A. Check the following.
Is the device serving as the other end of the communication the kind of device which can
communicate with the PC?
A number of communication systems can be used with the wireless LAN, but unless the
same system is used at both ends, communication will not be possible.
Has the security been set correctly?
Select the same setting for the network key (WEP, WPA encryption, etc.) of this PC’s wireless
LAN as the one used by the access point.
Has the IP address been set correctly?
Check whether the IP address been set correctly by taking step 3 (Set the IP address to be
used by the wireless LAN) on page 72 in the section entitled “Setup Procedure for the
wireless LAN.”
If the wireless LAN cannot be set to ON or OFF
First select [My Network Places] ¥ [Display Network Connections], and then check whether
“Wireless Network Connection” has been disabled.
If it is disabled, double-click to enable it on the “Connection Status” screen.
Q. The communication speed is slow.
A. Check the distance between the PC and the other end of the communication. In some
cases, the communication speed varies depending on the distance involved.
Q. I can’t share with other computers on the network.
A. If no other computers appear on “Local Network” selected from “My Network Places,”
establish the same “Workgroup” or “Domain” setting.
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