Troubleshooting The Wlan - Fujitsu Lifebook E8410 User Manual

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are
described in the following table.
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 the 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 sight.
The WLAN device Check if the wireless switch is turned On. In Windows XP, go to Start ->
has been Settings -> Network Connections and right-click on Wireless Network
deactivated or Connection. If Enable appear at the top of the menu, click it to enable the
disabled device. In Windows Vista, go to Start -> Control Panel, and double-click on
Windows Mobility Center. If the wireless network is off, click the [Turn wireless
on] button..
The computer to be Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
connected is turned
off
183 - Appendix A: WLAN User's Guide