Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu LifeBook B6230 notebook - Manual (Page 159)

154 - Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described
in the following table.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Unavailable
network
connection
Incorrect network
name (SSID) or
network key Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and
network keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected have been
configured correctly. SSIDs and WEP key values must be identical on
each machine.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: set the network name
(SSID) and network key to the same values as those of the access
point.
Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access
Point. Please consult your network administrator for this value, if
necessary.
Weak received
signal strength
and/or link quality Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to
the destination computer or removing any obstacles for better
reception.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after
shortening the distance to the access point or removing any obstacles
for better sight.