SendFar Technology Co. Ltd. WPC-02005 Manuel D’Utilisation

 

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This chapter describes the problems and corresponding solutions that may 
occur when installing a PC Card. 
 

Symptom 

Solution 

 
 
 
 
Windows does not  
detect the PC Card  
when installed. 

Verify that the PC Card is properly inserted into 
the PC Card slot. 
 
Check whether the computer has a Plug and 
Play BIOS. 
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP might not detect the 
PC Card if a previous installation of the PC Card 
was cancelled before it was finished. Remove the 
previous driver, and redo the installation again. 
 

Driver fails to load 

A resource conflict could exist. 
 
For Windows 95/98/ME/2000, use the Device 
Manager to resolve resource conflicts. Select 
System from the Control Panel, then click on 
the Device Manager tab. 
 

Device conflict on a 
Windows system 

A device conflict under Windows 95/98/ME/2000 
may be related to the PC Card. 
For Windows 95/98/ME/2000, use the Computer 
properties to identify the used I/O port addresses 
and IRQ values. 
 
If there is a device conflict, select alternative 
settings for I/O Base Address or IRQ values. If 
you know which device is conflicting with the PC 
Card, you have the option of changing that 
device’s I/O address or IRQ instead of changing 
the PC Card. 
 

No resource conflicts 
were detected, but the 
wireless station does not 
attach to the network 
 

Verify that the SSID of the PC Card matches that 
of the access point. Use the Network 
Configuration Properties Application in the 
Control Panel to modify the SSID. 
Verify that the Network Mode of the PC Card is 

 

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configured correctly. 
 

Nonfunctioning card LED The PC Card is not powered on. The cause may 

be: 
--No Driver loaded or installed. 
--Card – Driver mismatch which prevented the 
driver from loading. 
--Device conflict which prevented the driver from 
loading. 
 
Actions: 
--Verify that a driver has been installed. 
--Determine if there is a conflict with another 
device. 
 

Weak signal or 
intermittent connection 

Try reorienting the antenna. The PC Card 
antenna is attached to the end of the PC Card. 
For best use of the antenna: 
Keep the area around the antenna clear from 
materials that could block radio transmission, 
such as metal objects, electronic devices, and 
cordless telephones. 
If your signal is weak, change the direction of the 
antenna slightly. 
If necessary, move your notebook computer a 
few inches to find a better signal. 
Use the Link Quality and Signal Strength display 
in the Client Utility to determine the best 
location and orientation for a network connection.