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Section 4:Troubleshooting

This section details possible solutions to common problems that may occur in using the access point.

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Hardware Solutions

My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network.

!Ensure that your access point is powered on and that the Wireless LED is lit.

!Ensure that your wireless adapter (PCI card, Notebook or Ethernet adapter) is installed correctly and is active.

!Ensure that your wireless adapter’s radio signal is enabled. Review your adapter’s documentation for further instructions.

!Ensure that your wireless adapter for your PC and the access point have the same security settings that will allow your computer to access the wireless network. For details on adjusting your security settings, see Wireless Security Settings in Section 3: Configuration.

!Ensure that your access point is within range of your router or is not behind an obstruction. For example, metal structures will interfere with the signal, as will 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and microwaves.

!Ensure that your antenna is connected and that your router’s antenna is also connected.

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Contents User Guide Wireless Access Point FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device Canadian Compliance Contents Glossary Overview Secure Transmission Wireless ConnectivityOverview Overview Section FeaturesUnderstanding Your User Guide Wireless Connections Box ContentsTCP/IP Closed Area Positioning Your Access PointWireless Range Data Rate Open AreaTechnical Specifications Type of Networks Access Point ModeWDS Access Point Mode Feature Description Access Point Physical DescriptionBack of Access Point Front of Access Point None LED DescriptionLED Condition Color StatusAntenna Installation Hardware SetupAccess Point Physical Installation InstallationVertical Installation Installation Section80.00mm Installation Section Mm .3 inches maximum 10.5 mm .4 inches maximum Easy Software Setup Electrical Connection to Access PointWired Connection to Access Point Manual Software SetupWireless Connection to Access Point Not using Dhcp Continue to use the Static IP settings Configure Your ComputersSelect Settings Control Panel Configuring Windows 98SE and MEInstallation Configuring Windows Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol TCP/IP is selected Installation Section Configuring Windows XP Installation Section Installation Logging Configure Your Wireless Security SettingsSelect Control Panel Device Security Wireless Security SetupSelect to Wireless Basic Navigate to Wireless SecurityUsing the Web-Based Configuration Utility ConfigurationFor convenience, it is recommended that you finish ConfigurationNavigation Help, Restart, and LogoutField or Button Description Configuration SectionConfiguring Wireless Network Settings Basic Wireless ConfigurationConfiguration FieldDescription Configuring Wireless Security SettingsField Description Extended Service Set ESS . AuthenticationTkip is recommended for home users. If If you are using other non-Motorola wireless Field Configuration Configuration Section Monitoring Wireless Access Points Site Survey Field Description Station Association ListAdvanced Wireless Configuration Configuration Auto Mbps DefaultDisable AllConfiguring Control Panel Settings Dhcp Configuring Network AddressConfiguring Device Security Updating Firmware Defaults Saving and Restoring Configuration SettingsContact Hardware SolutionsTroubleshooting Start button to ProgramsAccessoriesCommand Prompt Troubleshooting SectionSoftware Solutions Cannot access the Configuration Utility for the access point Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting Ascii Dhcp GlossaryBSS CPEDsss Glossary SectionDNS DSLGUI ESSFTP Ieee HexadecimalHost IcmpMTU IsdnISP LANPing NATNIC PcmciaROM PPPPptp Smtp RTSUDP TCPTCP/IP WAP USBVPN WANWWW WlanWPA Mgbi