Sony R505 manual Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions, Cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality

VAIO® Computer User Guide

Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions

I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality

❑Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the ON position.

❑If the Wireless LAN switch is in the ON position but you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality, do the following:

1 Click Start and point to Programs.

2 Select ORiNOCO, and click Client Manager. The ORiNOCO Client Manager window opens, displaying the connection status.

3 Click File, and select “Enable Radio.”

4 If you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality, restart the computer.

I cannot set up a Wireless LAN.

❑When logging on to the computer, check if you have Administrator privileges. User with limited log-on privileges cannot modify certain computer settings.

❑Check if the network connection is enabled. Do the following:

1 Click Start, select Settings, and select Control Panel.

2 Select System. The System Properties window opens.

3 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens.

4 Double-click Network adapters, and then double-click ORiNOCO Mini PCI Card.

5 Make sure the General tab is open and “Use this device (enabled)” is selected in the Device usage box.

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