If you are having trouble getting wireless network online, it’s time to practice your troubleshooting skills. Here are some simple steps that should help you to quickly pinpoint the source of the trouble.
1. Is Wireless Card Installed Properly And Turned On?
Many notebook have the ability to disable the wireless card, either through software or a physical switch. Is your card inserted in properly, is it turned on, and does it have all of the proper drivers installed? This is the troubleshooting equivalent of is it plugged in, but is certainly worth checking first.
2. Are You In Range of An Access Point?
When in doubt, always check your signal meter. Do you have enough signal strength to talk to the Access Point? You could simply be out of range. If your client software shows noise levels, check them as well to be sure that you have a high signal-to-noise ratio. It is always possible that a neighbor has just started microwaving a burrito, or maybe they just answered their 2.4 GHz phone.
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