Wireless networking problems – Toshiba DynaPad WT12PE-A64 User Manual

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If Something Goes Wrong

Wireless networking problems

Wireless networking problems

This section provides general troubleshooting tips for
networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi)
networking.

The terms and concepts used assume a basic
understanding of networks, and may be for more
advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not
familiar with the terminology, please see Windows Help
and Support or contact your computer technician.

If your device is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi adapter,
verify that Airplane mode is OFF, see

“Setting up for

communications” on page 83

.

Verify that your device can detect access points or
routers. If it can detect a Wi-Fi access point or router
then it may be a configuration issue.

Verify that signal strength is good using the utility
provided with the Wi-Fi adapter.

If another device is on the same network, verify that it
has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If,
for example, the other computer cannot browse to a
public Web site, the ISP’s (Internet Service Provider)
service may be disrupted.

Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network
name, is correct

-

i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned

to the access point you are attempting to connect
through. SSIDs are case-sensitive.

Check the Windows Control Panel's Device Manager to
verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by the
Windows operating system, and that the driver is
loaded. To access the Device Manager, in the

Search

field, type

Device Manager

. Click or touch

Device

Manager

, select

System and security

, and then

System

. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note

any error messages

-

these will be very helpful if you

should confer with a support technician at a later time.

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