Windows XP, a genius product by Redmond professionals, is one of the most used Platforms in the globe. This platform dominated the Software market during its era and still dominates in the PC’s among the end users. Windows XP allows wireless connectivity, with the proper drivers available for the Wireless Network adapters. Windows XP wireless connectivity is smooth and easy, but users face a lot of problems in different scenarios when utilizing it. Windows XP support websites forums have a lot of articles related to the Wireless connectivity problems and its solution in Windows XP. Here are some instructions for troubleshooting Wireless connectivity problems.
Instructions
1. To check whether the Wireless Network adapter is working properly, check the device properties from Device manager. To access the device manager, right click on My Computer Icon and then click on manage and then click on the Device manager link lying in the left pane in Computer Management window.
2. To check whether the Network adapter is enabled, check the hard switch on the computer if one is present and then check the adapter icons in the Network Connections in window. If the icon of the wireless adapter is gray and disabled is written there, then the adapter is disabled. Enable the Wireless network adapter.
3. In most cases, the problems in wireless connectivity are caused due to wrong configurations of the connection. Go to the properties of the connection from the Network Connections window and change the IPV4 or IPV6 settings for a network with specific settings. If you are entering a permanent IP address, make sure that no other computer in the network uses the same IP, as it can causes troubles in networking.
4. For normal networks, leaving the settings for IPV4 and IPV6 in automatic mode is the best idea. You should also enter the password correctly to connect to a network.
5. You can also update the driver of the Network adapter from the device manager by right clicking on the device and then clicking on the Update driver option in the drop down menu.
6. If none of that is working, you should switch off the router and ON it after 10 – 15 seconds; same goes for the PC’s Network adapter also. Try reconnecting to the Network again.
7. If none of the above helps, request for Microsoft Technical support via Internet or Phone.
Checking for similar problems in Windows XP support forums will also save you from the trouble.
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