Toshiba M200 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 StartControl 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.