Other Common Problems
Still having problems? Here are a few quick tips to
consider:
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Try testing all your wireless equipment in close proximity to
rule out problems related to the range of your wireless networking
equipment.
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Turn off wireless encryption (WEP) while setting up your
equipment. Turn encryption back on once you have made a connection.
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Can you access the Internet? If you can, but can't access
computers on your network for file and printer sharing, you likely have a
network settings problem in Windows. Check the settings of a computer that's
connecting and make sure the settings are the same for the computer that can't
connect. No access to the Internet? Check your broadband modem: Do you have a
link light that shows whether your ISP is up and running? (Most broadband modems
have three lights that should be lit continuously: One light for the connection
to the ISP's network, another that shows a connection to your network, and one
that shows the modem is getting power.)
Finally, when all else fails, reboot—everything. First the
modem, then your router (if you have one), the access point, and finally, your
computer. Make sure each device is up and running before you reboot (a.k.a.
power cycle) the next.
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