Sony R505 Manual

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Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the 
ON position.

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Check if power to the Access Point is on.

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Check if the Access Point is displayed in the networks window. Do the 
following:

Click Start, point to Settings, then Control Panel, and select Wireless 
Network. The Add/Edit Configuration Profile window opens.

Click Edit.

Type your profile name, and make sure Access Point is selected in the 
Network Type box. Click Next.

Click Scan. The Scan for Network Names pop-up window opens. 

Look for the name of the network you are trying to connect with. If you 
see the name, select it and click OK. See “Connecting to a Wireless 
LAN” for more information.
If you don’ see the name of the network, then try re-establishing the 
network connection. See “Connecting to a Wireless LAN” for more 
information.

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Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may 
need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any Access 
Point you may be using.

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Be sure that the encryption key is correct.

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Check the Access Point settings. Refer to the instructions supplied with the 
Access Point.

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Check if your computer and the Access Point are connected to one another.

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Check the access point settings. Refer to the instructions supplied with the 
access point.

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Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point 
you may be using.