Sony VPCSB Series Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting >
Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Selecting
any other option may result in a communication failure. To change the settings, follow these steps:
1 Click Start and Control Panel.
2 Click System and Security and Power Options.
3 Click Change plan settings for the current power plan.
4 Click Change advanced power settings.
5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode.
6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop-down list.
If you have disabled the wireless LAN function in the BIOS setup screen, you cannot connect to wireless access points.
To enable the function, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in Devices (page 131).
What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information.
Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another.
Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using.
Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access.
Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Selecting
any other option may result in a communication failure. Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot
connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 175) to change the settings.
If you have disabled the wireless LAN function or the LAN port in the BIOS setup screen, you cannot access the Internet
through a wireless network or a LAN. To enable the function or the port, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in Devices
(page 131).