ZyXEL Communications AG-225H manual Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program

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Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

This chapter covers potential problems and possible remedies. After each problem description, some instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem.

6.1Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program

Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

Cannot start the ZyXEL

Make sure the ZyXEL AG-225H is properly plugged in your USB port and the

Wireless LAN Utility

LED(s) is on. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for LED descriptions.

 

 

 

Use the Device Manager to check for possible hardware conflicts.

 

Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and Device

 

Manager. Verify the status of the ZyXEL AG-225H under Network Adapter.

 

(Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows).

 

 

 

Install the ZyXEL AG-225H in another computer.

 

If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you

 

should contact your local vendor.

 

 

6.2Problem with the Link Status

Table 6-2 Troubleshooting Link Quality

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

The link quality and/or signal

Search and connect to another AP with a better link quality using the Site

strength is poor all the time.

Survey screen.

 

Change the channel used by your AP.

 

Move your computer closer to the AP or the peer computer(s) within the

 

transmission range.

 

There may be too much radio interference (for example microwave or

 

another AP using the same channel) around your wireless network.

 

Relocate or reduce the radio interference.

 

 

Troubleshooting

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