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Networking, What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?

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n 104 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. You need to place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access.

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Troubleshooting
Networking
What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. You need to place your computer away from obstructions
or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer.
Make sure the
WIRELESS
switch is on and the
WIRELESS
indicator light is lit on your computer.
Make sure power to the access point is on.
Follow these steps to check the settings:
1
Click
Start
and
Control Panel
.
2
Click
View network status and tasks
under
Network and Internet
.
3
Click
Connect to a network
to confirm that your access point is selected.
Make sure the encryption key is correct.
What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information.
Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another.
Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer.
Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access.