A wireless connection can feel like freedom when you are traveling from place to place. But when you cannot find wireless connection, the freedom slips slowly away. If you are a Windows user and are looking for a connection, click Start and then click Connect to. If your computer does not find a network, check the following points:
– Make sure your wireless switch is turned on. Some mobile PCs have a switch on the front or the side, while others use a combination of keys. Check your computer’s instruction manual if you are unsure.
– Make sure your wireless router is working. Ensure that you have turned on your router and that the signal light is on. If it is, try resetting the router by turning it off for a minute before turning it back on.
– Make sure you are close enough to the router. For 802.11b or 802.11g routers, the computer must be within 150 feet of the router.
– Remove interfering devices. Some devices, such as microwave ovens and cordless phones, may use the same frequency as your network. Try turning these devices off and moving them away from the computer.
– Remove other computers. If several computers are using the same router, the router may be too busy to handle new requests. Try disconnecting other computers before connecting yours to the network.
– See if administrator blocked access. An administrator may have used Group Policy to block access to certain corporate networks that you are trying to connect to. Contact your network administrator to gain access.
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