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I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration.

Related Models:M7206W / M7216NWA / M7256WHF

Turn your wireless router off and back on. Then try to configure the wireless settings again. If you are unable to resolve the problem, follow the instructions below:

Investigate the problem using the WLAN Report.

Cause Action Interface
Your security settings (SSID/Network Key) are not correct.
  • Select and confirm that you are using the correct security settings.
    • See the instructions supplied with your wireless LAN access point/router for information on how to find the security settings.
    • The manufacturer's name or model number of the wireless LAN access point/router may be used as the default security settings.
    • Consult with the access point/router manufacturer, your Internet provider, or network administrator.
  • For definitions of SSID and Network Key, see the entries SSID, Network Key and Channels in the Glossary.
Wireless
Your Lenovo machine's MAC address is not allowed. Confirm that the Lenovo machine's MAC Address is allowed in the filter. You can find the MAC Address in your Lenovo machine's control panel. Wireless
Your wireless LAN access point/router is in stealth mode (not broadcasting the SSID).
  • Enter the correct SSID name or Network Key manually.
  • Check the SSID name or the Network Key in the instructions supplied with your wireless LAN access point/router and reconfigure the wireless network setup.
Wireless
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