Linksys WMP55AG Appendix A Troubleshooting, Instant Wireless Series, Frequently Asked Questions

Instant Wireless® Series

7.The Confirm New Settings screen will appear. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To cancel the settings and return to the Profiles screen without saving your changes, click the Cancel button. To edit the new set- tings, click the Back button.

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8.The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Activate new settings now to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Activate new setting later to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen.

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You have successfully created a connection profile. Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.

Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installa- tion and operation of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

1.The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter does not work properly.

• Power off your PC.

• Reinsert the Adapter into the PC’s PCI slot.

• For Windows 98 or Me, right-click My Computer, and select Properties. Select the Device Manager tab, and select the Adapter. You will find the Adapter if it has been installed successfully. If you see a yellow exclamation mark, the resources may be in conflict, and you must follow the steps below:

•Uninstall the driver software from your PC.

•Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as spec- ified in this User Guide.

2.I cannot communicate with a wired computer linked via an access point in the

infrastructure configuration.

•Make sure that the PC is powered on.

•Make sure that the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter is configured with the same SSID and WEP encryption as the other computers in your wireless network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports oper- ation over a network.

Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?

Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area net- work). Refer to the game’s user guide for more information.

What is the IEEE 802.11a standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11a standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to commu- nicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11a standard. The

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