Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems And Solutions - Linksys WPC200 User Manual

Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix consists of two parts: "Common Problems and Solutions" and "Frequently Asked Questions." This
appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G
Business Notebook Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here,
check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

Common Problems and Solutions

1. The Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter does not work properly.
• Reinsert the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter into your PC's CardBus slot.
• Right click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the device manager and click on the Network
Adapter. You will find the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster if it is installed successfully. If
you see the yellow exclamation mark, the resources are conflicting. You will see the status of the
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster. If there is a yellow question mark, please check the
following:
• Make sure that your PC has a free IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest, a hardware interrupt on a PC.)
• Make sure that you have inserted the right adapter and installed the proper driver.
If the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter does not function after attempting the above steps, remove the
adapter and do the following:
• Uninstall the driver software from your PC.
• Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide.
2. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure
configuration.
• Make sure that the PC to which the Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter is associated is powered on.
• Make sure that your Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter is configured on the same channel and with
the same security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
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