Extreme Networks WiRanger manual Same Radio Channel, then attempt the Pairing

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User Guide

 

 

Symptoms/Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Link LEDs on LEX unit

Move the LEX unit and REX unit together so that

 

and REX unit are off.

they are about 1 meter apart (3’) and power both

 

Cause:

units. Confirm that they can establish a radio link.

 

If the WiRanger can establish wireless

 

There is no wireless

 

communications at short range:

 

connection between the

 

LEX unit and the REX

1. The original LEX unit and REX unit placement

 

is too far apart. Move the units to physically

 

unit because:

 

closer positions that have fewer obstacles in

 

a)

The units are too far

 

the way (walls, ceilings, etc).

 

 

apart or there are

 

 

2. And/or, there is excessive Radio Interference

 

 

too many

 

 

on the 802.11g Radio Channel.

 

 

obstructions

 

 

between them.

3. Using standard Wireless Networking software,

 

b)

There is too much

confirm if there are any other 802.11g radio

 

networks operating on or near the same

 

 

Radio Interference.

 

 

channel as the WiRanger. (Note you can

 

c)

The WiRanger is

 

determine the current WiRanger Radio

 

 

not configured

 

 

Channel using the procedure on Page 9.)

 

 

correctly.

 

 

4. Configure all conflicting 802.11g products so

 

d)

The WiRanger is

 

that they use evenly separated Radio

 

 

malfunctioning.

 

 

Channels. Optimal separation is five

 

 

 

 

 

 

channels, so channels 1, 6, and 11 will

 

 

 

provide the least interference between

 

 

 

themselves.

 

 

 

If the WiRanger cannot establish wireless

 

 

 

communications at short range:

 

 

 

1. Confirm that the Radio Antennas are properly

 

 

 

secured to the antenna connectors of the

 

 

 

WiRanger.

 

 

 

2. Confirm the Radio Channels of the LEX unit

 

 

 

and the REX unit as described on Page 9.

 

 

 

3. If the LEX unit and the REX unit are not

 

 

 

configured with the same Radio Channels,

 

 

 

then set both units to the same channel as

 

 

 

described on Page 10.

 

 

 

4. If both units are already configured to the

 

 

 

same Radio Channel, then attempt the Pairing

 

 

 

Procedure described on Page 12.

 

 

 

5. If the above procedures cannot establish

 

 

 

wireless communications, then contact

 

 

 

Technical Support for further assistance (see

 

 

 

page 20).

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Cable Free USB 2.0 Hub User Guide Powered by ExtremeUSB TechnologyCE Statement FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement WarningCable Free USB 2.0 Hub IC Statement Contents Page Introduction WiRanger Product ContentsLEX unit About the WiRangerFront View Rear ViewREX unit Host LED Antenna connectorWiRanger LED Descriptions LED Name DescriptionWireless Operation Compatibility USB CablesInstalling the REX unit Installing the LEX unitEstablishing Wireless Communication Before You BeginConnecting a USB Device Checking the InstallationViewing the Current 802.11g Radio Channel Following instructions are for advanced users onlyChanging the 802.11g Radio Channel User Guide Advanced Setup Pairing a LEX unit and a REX unit User Guide Symptoms/Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSame Radio Channel, then attempt the Pairing Adapters to the WiRanger Symptoms/Cause Remedy USB 2.0 Ehci SpecificationsLimited Hardware Warranty Hardware RemediesLimitation of Liability Contacting Technical Support Obtaining Warranty ServiceUser Guide Icron Technologies Corporation