User Manual

Troubleshooting
T-8
• Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN.
• Confirm Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only is selected in Networks to
Access of Advanced dialog box of each computer. (To open Advanced dialog box,
refer to Communicating with Other Computers section of Wireless LAN in Chapter
6.)
• Adjust the distance between the computers by bringing your computer closer to
others and remove any obstructions that may impede the communication; then, try
to connect again. (The distance between computers or access points should be less
than approximately 190 ft. (60 m) in the direct line-of-sight.)
• Confirm the IP address and the subnet mask of each computer are set correctly.
• Confirm the WEP key is correctly entered if the WEP security of other devices,
which you want to communicate with, is enabled.
Trouble with Peripherals
Question: Why don't peripheral devices function correctly?
• Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer.
• Confirm they are Windows XP compliant.
• Confirm drivers necessary for the devices are installed.
• Set System standby and System hibernates to Never in Power Options Properties
dialog box. If this does not work, set Turn off hard disks to Never.
Question: Why can't I print?
• Make sure the printer is turned on.
• Check whether your computer and the printer are connected correctly.
• Check whether the printer is ready to print.
• Check whether the printer has enough paper.
• Check whether the printer driver is installed.
• From the start menu, select Control Panel – Printers and Other Hardware -Printers
and Faxes. If Classic view is selected, double-click Printers and Faxes icon.
Confirm your printer is installed there. If not, click Add a printer of Printer Tasks to
install your printer.
• See also the Windows help program by clicking start – Help and Support.