- 1). According to Dailey International Publishers, you should check your network adapter switch. It's labeled with an antenna image. Even when normally handling your laptop, the switch can be turned, thus disabling the wireless adapter. If the LED light near the switch isn't blinking, the adapter has been disabled. Flip the switch.
- 2). Right-click on the network icon at the bottom-right corner of your System Tray. Choose the "Connect" option and navigate through the list of wireless networks within range. This allows you to ensure that your wireless adapter is receiving a signal.
- 3). Where possible, move any obstructions between your computer and the wireless router. If you're using a laptop, move as close as you can to it. According to PC Today, wireless Internet connections are subject to interference from other radio waves that operate at 2.4 GHz like routers do.
- 4). Check your firewall settings. Reset them to default if necessary so that the firewall allows wireless signals to reach your computer.
- 5). If you still can't connect, right-click the network icon in the System Tray and choose the option "Diagnose and Repair." Windows XP and Vista will run a background diagnostic scan and attempt to fix the problem automatically. If the problem can be fixed, the utility will offer you several options, such as automatically getting a new IP address.
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