WPI-100G PCI Adapter
Wireless Broadband Anywhere
8
Troubshooting
Common Problems and Solution
This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and
operation of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your
problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Gemtek website at
www.gemtek.com.tw
1. The Wireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly.
• Reinsert the Wireless-G PCI Adapter into your PC’s PCI slot.
• Right click on
My Computer
and select
Properties
. Select the device manager and click
on the Network Adapter. You will find the Wireless-G PCI Adapter if it is installed
successfully. If you see the yellow exclamation mark, the resources are conflicting. You
will see the status of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. If there is a yellow question mark,
please check the following:
• Make sure that your PC has a free IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest, a hardware interrupt on a PC.)
• Make sure that you have inserted the right adapter and installed the proper driver.
If the Wireless-G PCI Adapter does not function after attempting the above steps, remove
the adapter and do the following:
• Uninstall the driver software from your PC.
• Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this
User Guide.
2. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the
Infrastructure configuration.
• Make sure that the PC to which the Wireless-G PCI Adapter is associated is powered on.
• Make sure that your Wireless-G PCI Adapter is configured on the same channel and with
the same security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration.
8. The
Congratulations
screen (Figure 7-15) will appear next. Click
Activate new settings
now
to implement the new settings immediately and return to the
Link Information
screen.
Click
Activate new settings later
to keep the current settings active, and return to the
Profiles
screen so that you can edit your profile or create another profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?
This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network.
Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.
Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?
Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer
