Problems with general network, Troubleshooting (advanced), Unable to connect to a network – Panasonic CF-W8 User Manual

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Troubleshooting (Advanced)

Unable to connect to a network

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Check that the network you are using ([Modem], [LAN], [Wireless LAN], [Wireless WAN] or [Bluetooth]) is set to [Enabled]
in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility (

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page 100

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Restart the computer.

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When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage
conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.

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If the hub unit link lump does not light up, one of the following problems may have occurred.
• A problem or failure in the hub unit
• Incorrect cable type or incorrect connection
• A break in the cable

The communications speed is low

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Setting [CPU Idle Setting] to [Performance] may improve the communication speed.
See “A device connected to a PC Card does not operate correctly” (

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page 127

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Cannot check the computer’s MAC address

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Check the computer’s MAC address using the following procedure:

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Check that the LAN or wireless LAN is not disabled in the Setup Utility or the Device Manager.

B

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].

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Input [ipconfig /all], and press Enter.

D

Wireless LAN’s MAC address:

Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on the wireless LAN’s “Physical Address” line.

LAN’s MAC address:

Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on the LAN’s “Physical Address” line.

E

Enter “exit”, and press Enter.

Problems with General Network

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