Gateway E-100M Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 for Windows XP - Page 101

Networks (wireless) Troubleshooting Important Note any antenna placement constraints in the access point user guide because the speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength. Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices, by radio interference, and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls, floors, and doors. You turned wireless networking on, but it takes a while to connect ■ When wireless networking is turned on, it automatically scans for available connections. The scan can take approximately 30 seconds to complete. Your connection on the network seems intermittent or your wireless network is running slower than you expect ■ The speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength. Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices, by radio interference, and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls, ceilings, floors, and doors. If your wireless network is running slower than you expect, you should check your network signal strength. If you find the signal strength is low, try moving to a new location to increase the signal strength. To check the signal strength: 1 Click Start, right-click My Network Places, then click Properties. The Network Connections window opens. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens. The meter shows the signal strength for wireless networking on your computer if other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer. 95