Samsung NM40 User Manual

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92 Users ManualWireless LAN RelatedRefer to ”Connecting Through a Wireless LAN (Option)” (p 42) for the basic uses ofa wireless LAN.Q1 The Wireless LAN device is operating properly, but I cannot connect to theInternet or to another computer.This is due to an incorrect configuration, or a configuration error. Check thefollowing check lists:A1 If you are using a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network connection, checkthat the name of the configured network (SSID) is correct. The network name(SSID) is case sensitive.A2 If you are using a network key (encryption key), you have to use the samenetwork keys for an AP (Access Point) or a computer-to-computer network (AdHoc). The network key of the AP is configured in the AP management program.Ask your network administrator or AP manager for more detailed information.A3 Check that the device driver is properly installed. If the driver is not properlyinstalled, you will find a yellow exclamation mark on the network icon byclicking Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System >Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network adapters > Wireless LAN adapter. Ifthere is a yellow exclamation mark, please reinstall the device driver with thesystem software CD.A4 Referring to A2 of Q3, Check that the network bridge configuration is correct.Q2 The signal strength is excellent, but I cannot connect to the network.Even if the signal strength is excellent, the network connection may not operateproperly if the TCP/IP properties are not properly configured, or the network key(encryption key) is incorrect.A1 Check that the TCP/IP properties are configured properly. When you connect toan AP, click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and select theSupport tab. If the IP is not allocated properly, the IP address will be displayedas follows (e.g. 169.254.xxx.xxx).If the network does not provide DHCP, you have to specify the correct IP addressby asking your network administrator.Even if the network provides DHCP, the server may not allocate an IP address tothe client properly, and the client station cannot connect to the network.A2 Referring to A2 of Q1, check that the network key is correct.A3 Referring to Q4, check that AP is operating properly.