Appendix
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Appendix
See the following topics for more information.
Troubleshooting
Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common device issues.
Check Here First
Question
: Unable to connect via Wi-Fi (WLAN)
Answer 1
: Check whether the mobile broadband device is properly connected to the computer
or other external device.
Answer 2
: If a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) connection fails, see the Wi-Fi device user guide. If
you're still unable to connect, set up the mobile broadband device Wi-Fi connection manually.
Answer 3
: To connect a WPS Pin-specified Wi-Fi device, check whether the correct PIN has
been used.
Answer 4
: If OPEN WEP is the security method being used, check whether the correct WEP
key is entered. If the WEP key is unknown, reset the WEP key and reconnect the device.
Answer 5
: Check whether the correct WPA key is set. If the WPA key is unknown, reset the
mobile broadband device or see the WLAN Initialization Sticker to reset the WPA key, and then
reconnect the device. WPA/WPA2 security may not be supported depending on the Wi-Fi
device. See the Wi-Fi device user guide for information.
Question
: Computer does not recognize the mobile broadband device.
Answer 1
: Check whether the mobile broadband device is properly connected to the computer
or other external device.
Answer 2
: Remove the mobile broadband device from the PC, restart the PC, and then
reconnect the mobile broadband device.
Answer 3
: For Windows 8, follow these steps to confirm proper the mobile broadband device
installation.
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Open desktop window > Explorer > right-click
Computer
>
Properties
>
System
protection
>
Hardware
>
Device Manager
, and then check that "Remote NDIS based
Internet Sharing Device" in "Network adapters "is shown.
Answer 4
: For Windows 7 and Windows Vista, follow these steps to check that the mobile
broadband device is properly connected.
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Right-click
Computer
>
Properties
>
Advanced system settings
>
Hardware
>
Device
Manager
, and then check that "Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device" in "Network
adapters" is shown.