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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. ● Temporarily disconnect wireless devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular phone to be sure that other wireless devices are not interfering. If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values: 1. Click Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. 2. Right-click the network, and then click Properties. 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. A list showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are active, several will be displayed. 4. Select a network, and then click Remove. 20 Chapter 5 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.
●
Temporarily disconnect wireless devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular phone
to be sure that other wireless devices are not interfering.
If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values:
1.
Click
Control Panel
>
Network and Internet Connections
>
Network Connections
.
2.
Right-click the network, and then click
Properties
.
3.
Click the
Wireless Networks
tab.
A list showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are
active, several will be displayed.
4.
Select a network, and then click
Remove
.
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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems