Samsung Q46c Laptop User Manual


 
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Q
The signal strength is excellent, but I cannot
connect to the network.
Even if the signal strength is excellent, the
network connection may not operate properly
if the TCP/IP properties are not properly
congured, or the network key (encryption key)
is incorrect.
A CheckthattheTCP/IPpropertiesarecongured
properly.WhenconnectingtoanAP,right-clickthe
Network Connections( )icononthetaskbarand
selectNetwork and Sharing Center.Ifyouclickthe
View Statusnexttoaconnectedwirelessnetwork
deviceandthenclicktheDetailbutton,youcanview
theIPinformation.IftheIPisnotallocatedproperly,
theIPaddresswillbedisplayedasfollows(e.g.
169.254.xxx.xxx).
IfthenetworkdoesnotprovideDHCP,youhave
tospecifythecorrectIPaddressbyaskingyour
network administrator.
EvenifthenetworkprovidesDHCP,theservermay
notallocateanIPaddresstotheclientproperly,and
theclientstationcannotconnecttothenetwork.
Q
I cannot connect to the AP.
Check the Computer Settings
A1 Select
Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Windows Mobile Centerandcheckthewireless
device status.
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WhenitisrepresentedasDisconnectedThismeans
thecomputerisnotconnectedtotheAP.Checkthe
statusoftheAP,referringtothedescriptionsofthe
Checking the SP Settings sectionbelow.Check
theencryptionkeyconguredintheAPandretryto
the connection
.
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WhenitisrepresentedasConnected,butyoucannot
connect to the Internet This means the computer is
connectedtotheAP,buttheAPorexternalnetwork
connectedwiththeAPmayhaveaproblem.
● WhentheThere is no wireless LAN adapter
messageappearsorthereisnowirelessLAN
icon
ThismeansthewirelessLANdeviceissettoDo
Not Useorthedeviceisnotrecognized.
Checkifthewirelessdeviceisproperly
recognizedintheDeviceManagerwindow.Ifthe
device is set to Do Not Use,right-clickandselect
Usefromthepop-upmenu.