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Network Problems, Wireless Connections - wireless not working

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Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Ensure that wireless is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 12). • Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Re-establish your connection to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on page 14). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless connection. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router. 32 Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost - The cable is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged. • The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on the status: --Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. --Amber - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. --Off - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. For assistance, contact your network administrator or ISP. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired network connection. The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections.

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Solving Problems
Network Problems
Wireless Connections
If the wireless network connection is lost
—
The wireless router is offline or wireless has
been disabled on the computer.
Ensure that wireless is enabled (see “Enable
•
or Disable Wireless” on page 12).
Check your wireless router to ensure it is
•
powered on and connected to your data
source (cable modem or network hub).
Re-establish your connection to the
•
wireless router (see “Setting Up a Wireless
Connection” on page 14).
Interference may be blocking or interrupting
•
your wireless connection. Try moving the
computer closer to your wireless router.
Wired Connections
If the wired network connection is lost
— The
cable is loose or damaged.
Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in
•
and not damaged.
The link integrity light on the integrated
•
network connector lets you verify that
your connection is working and provides
information on the status:
Green — A good connection exists
–
between a 10-Mbps network and the
computer.
Amber — A good connection exists
–
between a 100-Mbps network and the
computer.
Off — The computer is not detecting
–
a physical connection to the network.
For assistance, contact your network
administrator or ISP.
NOTE:
The link integrity light on the network
connector is only for the wired network
connection. The link integrity light does not
provide status for wireless connections.