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Toshiba P100/P105 User Manual

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If Something Goes Wrong

Resolving a hardware conflict

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Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the
Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows

®

, and that the

driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages—
these will be very helpful if you should confer with a
support technician at a later time.

Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain
its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically:

1

Click Start, Control Panel.

2

Double-click Network Connections.

3

Right-click the name of your wireless network
connection, then click Properties.

4

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click
Properties.

5

Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

6

Click OK, then click Close.

Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful
IP address—one other than the private address of
169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows.

Click Start, then click Run...

Enter Cmd and press Enter.

Enter "IPCONFIG /ALL" and press Enter.

The IP address for each active network adapter will be
displayed.

Connect your computer directly to your router or
broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5
Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your
computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection
problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi part of
your network.