User Manual
802.11a/b/g Combo Mini PCI WLAN Card User’s Manual
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Radio Interference
You may be able to eliminate any interference by trying the following:
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Increase the distance between the wireless computers and the device causing the radio interference.
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Plug the computer equipped with the Wireless LAN Card into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
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For 802.11b connection, keep the computer with the Wireless LAN Card away from the microwave oven and large metal objects.
Cannot Connect to Another Wireless LAN Card
If you cannot make a connection to another Wireless LAN Card from your computer, it could be due to one of the following reasons:
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Incorrect SSID. Make sure the SSID is the same for all computers that have a Wireless LAN Card.
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Changes are not being recognized by your computer. Restart your computer.
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If in Ad Hoc mode, make sure the Log on to Windows NT domain check box is not selected in the Client for Microsoft Networks Properties
dialog box in the Network Configuration tab.
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Incorrect IP address or subnet mask. Check these settings in the TCP/IP Properties dialog box in the Network Configuration tab.
Poor Link Quality
If the link quality display stays in the poor range, it could be due to one of the following reasons:
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Radio interference.
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For 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz band, possible sources of interference can be microwave ovens, cordless phones or pager systems. Identify and eliminate
the source of interference. Although 802.11a 5 GHz band has less interference, the signals have a higher absorption rate and may be blocked by
walls or other building structures. Move your device closer to your target Access Point or wireless station.
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Distance between Wireless LAN Card and Access Point is too far. Decrease the distance between the Access Point or another wireless adapter.
Cannot Connect to an Access Point
If you cannot make a connection to an Access Point, it could be due to one of the following reasons:
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Make sure the Wireless LAN Card and the Access Point have no physical connection problems.
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Make sure the SSID for the Wireless LAN Card is the same as the Access Point.