Fujitsu E8410 E8410 User's Guide - Page 188

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 Incorrect network name (SSID) or network key Weak received signal strength and/or link quality The WLAN device has been deactivated or disabled The computer to be connected is turned off Possible Solution Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID's) and network keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected have been configured correctly. SSID's 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. Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight. Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for better sight. Check if the wireless switch is turned On. In Windows XP, go to Start -> Settings -> Network Connections and right-click on Wireless Network Connection. If Enable appear at the top of the menu, click it to enable the 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.. Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON. 183 - Appendix A: WLAN User's Guide