Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described
in the following table. If you are unfamiliar with the steps required, consult your System Administrator or
go to [Start] -> Help and Support -> Networking and the Web
Problem
Unavailable
network
connection
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Incorrect network
Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID's) and network keys
name (SSID) or
(WEP) of all computers to be connected have been configured correctly. SSID's
network key
and WEP key values must be identical on each machine.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: set network name (SSID) and
network key to the same values as those of the access point.
Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point.
Please consult your network administrator for this value, if necessary.
Weak received
Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the
signal strength
destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.
and/or link quality
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the
distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for better transmission.
The WLAN device
Check if the wireless switch is turned On. Go to Start -> Control Panel, and
has been
double-click on Windows Mobility Center. If the wireless network is off, click the
deactivated or
[Turn wireless on] button.
disabled
The computer to be
Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
connected is turned
off
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