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Networking, Why can't my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point?

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n 134 N Troubleshooting Networking Why can't my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on the computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Check the following setting: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Network tab. 7 Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. Why can't I access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the instructions supplied with the access point. ❑ Make sure the computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the computer is properly configured for Internet access.

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n
N
Troubleshooting
Networking
Why can't my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point?
❑
Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move the computer away from
obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using.
❑
Make sure the
WIRELESS
or
WIRELESS LAN
switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on the computer.
❑
Make sure power to the access point is on.
❑
Check the following setting:
1
Click
Start
and then
Control Panel
.
2
Click
Network and Internet Connections
.
3
Click
Network Connections
.
4
Right-click
Wireless Network Connection
.
5
Click
Properties
.
6
Click the
Wireless Network
tab.
7
Make sure the access point is displayed in the
Available networks
.
❑
Make sure the encryption key is correct.
Why can't I access the Internet?
❑
Check the access point settings. See the instructions supplied with the access point.
❑
Make sure the computer and the access point are connected to one another.
❑
Move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using.
❑
Make sure the computer is properly configured for Internet access.