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### My Lenovo Machine is Not Found on the Network During Multi Function Suite Installation.

Related Models:M7206W / M7216NWA / M7256WHF

Cause | Action | Interface
Your computer is not connected to the network correctly. | Make sure your computer is connected to a network, that is, to a LAN environment or Internet services. For support on your network problems, contact your network administrator. | Wired/Wireless
Reconnect the LAN cable to the hub to verify that the cabling and network connections are good. If possible, try connecting the machine to a different port on your hub using a different cable. | Wired
Your machine is not connected to the network correctly, or your machine does not have a valid IP address. | Print the Network Configuration Report and check that Ethernet Link Status or Wireless Link Status is marked Link OK. If Link OK does not appear, do the following:

- Make sure the wired or wireless setting is listed as active. Check this setting at the top of the report.

- Ask your network administrator if your IP address is valid.
- Confirm that your WLAN access point/router is available.

Wired/Wireless
Your security software blocks your machine's access to the network. |

- In the Installer dialog box, select the option to search for the Lenovo machine again.
- (Windows®)

  If the Security Software warning appears on the PC screen during the installation, change the Security Software settings to permit the Lenovo product setup program or other Lenovo program to run.

- (Macintosh)

  If you are using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus security software, temporarily disable it and then install the Lenovo software.

Wired/Wireless
Your Lenovo machine is placed too far from the wireless LAN access point/router. | Place your Lenovo machine within 1 meter/3.3 feet from the wireless LAN access point/router when you configure the wireless network settings. | Wireless
There are obstructions (walls or furniture, for example) between your machine and the wireless LAN access point/router. | Move your Lenovo machine to an obstruction-free area, or closer to the wireless LAN access point/router. | Wireless
There is a wireless computer, Bluetooth device, microwave oven, or digital cordless phone near the Lenovo machine or the wireless LAN access point/router. | Move all the devices away from your Lenovo machine or wireless LAN access point/router. | Wireless

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