Quick Reference Guide

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You cannot connect to your home network
• If your convertible notebook is a member of a domain
at your workplace, you may not be able to connect your
convertible notebook to your home network workgroup
to access shared files or printers on your home network.
You may, however, be able to access the Internet
through your home network.
• Every home network is unique. See the documentation
that came with your network equipment for
troubleshooting information.
Networks (wireless)
You cannot use the wireless radio
• Make sure that your notebook has a wireless radio.
• Press FN+F2 to turn the wireless radio on.
You turned wireless networking on, but it takes a while to
connect
• When wireless networking is turned on, it automatically
scans for available connections. The scan can take
approximately 30 seconds to complete.
Your connection on the network seems intermittent or your
wireless network is running slower than you expect
• The speed of a wireless network is related to signal
strength. Signal strength is affected by the distance
between your wireless network devices, by radio
interference, and by interference from natural
obstructions such as walls, ceilings, floors, and doors.
If your wireless network is running slower than you
expect, you should check your network signal strength.
If you find the signal strength is low, try moving to a
new location to increase the signal strength.
Caution
If your convertible notebook was a member of a domain before
you join a workgroup, it is disjoined from the domain and your
computer account disabled. Contact your company computer
department or network administrator for more information.
Important
Note any antenna placement constraints in the access point user
guide because the speed of a wireless network is related to signal
strength. Signal strength is affected by the distance between your
wireless network devices, by radio interference, and by interference
from natural obstructions such as walls, floors, and doors.