Sony PCG-VX88 - Manual (Page 136)

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Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions
The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access
Point.
Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to
move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you
may be using.
❑ Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is in the ON position or
the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted.
❑ Make sure power to the access point is on.
❑ Make sure the access point is displayed in the “Available networks” window.
1 Click Start, and select Control Panel.
2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and then Network
Connections.
3 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties. The
Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears.
4 Select the Wireless Networks tab, and check if the access point is
displayed in the Available networks box.
❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct.
I cannot access the Internet.
❑ Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is in the ON position or
the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted.
❑ Check the access point settings. Refer to the instructions supplied with the
access point.
❑ Check if your computer and the access point are connected to one another.
❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point
you may be using.
The data transfer speed is slow.
❑ The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and
obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device
configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. To maximize