7-17Chapter 7. Recovering the ComputerQ3 I cannot share an Internet connection.A1 It may require some time to synchronize the computers to share an Internet con-nection after the Internet connection sharing configuration is completed. If youcannot share Internet connection even after a longer period, restart the computer.A2 Check if the connection between the network adapters is configured to bridge.If there is a configured bridge connection between the network adapters throughthe network configuration wizard, remove the network bridge, and reconfigurethe Internet connection sharing.A bridge connection is created when you ran Network Setup Wizard from the[Network Connections] window, and selected both the internal connectionadapter and another adapter in the wizard.Q4 I cannot connect to the AP.Check the Computer SettingsA1 Verify whether the wireless LAN function of the computer is on by doing the fol-lowing. If the wireless LAN function is off, turn it on.䤎For Windows XP, verify that the wireless network connection has been set to“Enable” in Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.䤎When a wireless LAN button is present, verify that the wireless LAN button hasbeen switched on. (Refer to “Hot Keys” (P. 1-17).)A2 Verify whether the same network key (encryption key) has been entered in boththe AP and the computer.The network key is an encryption key for encrypting data transmitted between theAP and the computer. It is recommended setting the network key manually.Check the AP SettingsFor the AP settings, refer to the User’s Guide provided by the AP manufacturer.A3 Verify whether the environment is suitable for using a wireless LAN.The use of a wireless LAN may be restricted according to the environment anddistance. Obstacles such as walls or doors affect the use of a wireless LAN.Please install the AP in a high and open location, which is far from the interfer-ence of other electric waves.
