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WLAN connection is very weak If the connection is very weak, or if your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from other devices, as follows: ● Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point. ● Be sure that other wireless devices are not interfering by temporarily disconnecting devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular phone. If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values: 1. Click Start > Network > Network and Sharing Center > Manage wireless networks. A list showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a "hotspot" where several WLANs are active, several will be displayed. 2. Right-click a network, and then click Remove. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems

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WLAN connection is very weak
If the connection is very weak, or if your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize
interference from other devices, as follows:
●
Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point.
●
Be sure that other wireless devices are not interfering by temporarily disconnecting devices such
as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular phone.
If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values:
1.
Click
Start
>
Network
>
Network and Sharing Center
>
Manage wireless networks
.
A list showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a “hotspot” where several WLANs
are active, several will be displayed.
2.
Right-click a network, and then click
Remove
.
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Chapter 6
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems