User's Manual

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem:
I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly.
Solution:
If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless
computer, please check the following items:
1.
Look at the lights on your Router. If youre using a Belkin Router,
the lights should be as follows:
The Power light should be on.
The Connected light should be on, and not blinking.
The WAN Internet light should be either on or blinking.
The Wireless light should be on or blinking.
2.
Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the
system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
3.
The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model
of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should
have a list of Available Networksthose wireless networks it
can connect to.
Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?
Yes, my network name is listed
go to the troubleshooting
solution titled I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my
network name is listed.
No, my network name is not listed
go to the troubleshooting
solution titled I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, and my
network name is not listed.
Problem:
I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name
is listed.
Solution:
If the name of your network is listed in the Available Networks list,
please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly:
1.
Click on the correct network name in the Available
Networks list.
2.
If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to
enter the network key. For more information regarding security,
see the page entitled: Setting
WPA
S
ecurity
or
Setting
W
EP
Encryption
.