Signal recovery on Microsoft Windows 2000
Fixing a
Connection With No Signal
On your
wireless card or USB adapter, you should have a link light. If this light is
not lit, you know you have lost your signal.
If you have
lost your signal, follow the steps outlined below to regain your connection.
Check to see if you can log on after each step.
Restarting
Your Computer
Shut your
computer down. Restart your computer and try to log in.
Check Your
Wireless Configuration
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Click
on Start, then Settings, then click on
Network and Dial-up Connections. |
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Double-click on the icon for your Local area
connection. Click on Properties. |
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Click
on the Configure button. Then click on the Advanced tab on the
screen that appears. |
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Click on ESSID.
This must be set to wifi (all lower-case
letters). Click on Operating Mode. This must be set to Infrastructure. Also, make
sure that Encryption Level is set to None. Click OK. Click OK. Click Close. |
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Re-Installing
Device Drivers
Make sure you
have your floppy disk or CD that came with your wireless device. You will need
to use it to reinstall your device drivers. It is also a good idea to check the
manufacturer's website for new drivers before installing. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions to properly install these drivers. You may need to
shut down your computer after installing.