Troubleshooting

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SymptomCause/Remedy

My computer does not detect the Wireless LAN PC Card.

The Wireless LAN PC Card may not be properly inserted into the PC card slot of your computer.

cCheck that the Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted in the proper direction, then push it in as far as it will go.

I cannot see other computers.

You did not enter a password when your Windows operating system started.

cMake sure that you enter a user name and appropriate password when you log on to your Windows operating system.

Windows settings are incorrect.

 

c Check your Windows operating system network settings.

 

If there are no other computers on the network to which you

 

are connected, no other computer is displayed.

 

 

I cannot access the

The Access Point is not connected.

Internet.

c Follow the instructions in the Access Point Operating

 

 

Instructions to connect it properly.

 

The Wireless LAN PC Card may not be inserted into your

 

computer.

 

c See the instructions on page 17 of this manual to insert it

 

properly.

 

Communication between the Access Point and your

 

computer are not established.

 

c Check the communication status using the Wireless Panel.

 

For details on how to check the status, see “Checking the

 

communication status” (page 29).

 

The Access Point is not properly configured.

 

c Configure the Access Point with the connection method of

 

your choice.

 

Distance between computer and Access Point is too great.

 

The maximum allowable distance is about 150 feet in line of

 

sight, but this will vary depending on usage conditions.

 

c Check the signal level indicator on your Windows

 

operating system taskbar. If the level is low, bring the

 

computer and Access Point closer together.

 

 

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