ZyXEL Communications 964 manual Troubleshooting, Problems with Cable Connection

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Prestige 964 Cable Router

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

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

4.1Problems with Cable Connection

 

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Cable Connection

 

 

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

The PWR LED is off.

Make sure that the Prestige’s power adaptor is connected to the Prestige and plugged

 

in to an appropriate power source. Check that the power source is turned on.

 

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

 

contact your cable operator.

 

 

The SYS LED is off.

Turn the Prestige’s power off and then on again.

 

 

LAN (1~5) LED and USB

Check the LAN/USB LEDs on the front panel. One of these LEDs should be on. If

LED are OFF.

they are all off, check the Ethernet cables between your Prestige and hub/station or

 

the USB cable ace on your station.

 

 

4.2Problems with Internet Access

 

Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Internet Access

 

 

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Cannot access e-mail

Make sure that the coaxial cable is connected to the Prestige and the Internet.

or Internet Service.

Check with your service provider to see if your account has been activated.

 

Check if your computer’s network configuration is correct. For a dynamic IP address

 

assignment, you have to activate your computer’s DHCP client. And, you might need

 

to assign a DNS server address. Refer to cable operator’s configuration information.

 

 

 

Check your TCP/IP parameters and verify that you have installed TCP/IP

 

properly. If the problem persists, call your cable service provider to verify that

 

their service is two-way and DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS-compliant.

 

 

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