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Checklist for wireless connections
Make sure you’re not trying to connect to a Windows
NT, 2000, XP, or Windows 2003 computer
You cannot connect computers using wireless devices when
either or both of the computers are running Windows operat-
ing systems listed above. Wireless connection in LapLink
Gold work in Windows 95, 98 and ME exclusively.
Set up the Windows infrared driver
The Windows infrared driver supports a variety of built-in
ports and devices attached to serial ports. When you set up
the driver, specify any serial port, from COM1 to COM9, as
the redirected port. In LapLink Port Setup (Options menu),
enable the redirected port for wireless communications.
NOTE In LapLink, wireless refers to short-range connec-
tions over infrared or radio devices. Other “wireless” con-
nections are available over wireless LAN adapters (using
Connect Over LAN (Network)) and cellular modems (using
Connect over Modem).
Enable the wireless port
You cannot connect by wireless until a serial port is enabled
for wireless connections in LapLink. In Port Setup (Options
menu), click the COM port to which the wireless device is at-
tached. Click Wireless in the Type box, and then check the
Enable Port box.
Ensure that Autoconnect is turned on
Autoconnect opens wireless connections for you automati-
cally. To ensure that Autoconnect is in effect, click Connect
Options (Options menu), and verify that this box is checked:
Enable Autoconnect. Below the option, verify that the servic-
es you want to use are also checked.
Run LapLink on both computers
No connections are possible by wireless or any other means
unless LapLink is running on both computers. You can con-
nect to a computer running LapLink Gold or another Win-
dows-based version of LapLink.
Check the cable, if any
If you have an external wireless device, make sure that its
cable is securely attached to the proper port.
Lower the speed of the ports
If you are using wireless devices without the Windows infra-
red driver, try lowering the port speeds on both computers.
In Port Setup (Options menu), click the COM port to which
the wireless device is attached. Click Configure, and then
click 57600 in the Port Speed box. Repeat this procedure on
the other computer. If you still can’t connect, repeat the pro-
cedure, lowering the speed one step at a time.