Fortress Technologies BreadCrumb Wireless Network manual BreadCrumb Device Cannot Connect to Bcwn

	Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
Problem	Resolution
A wireless client cannot join the network.	• Ensure that BreadCrumb devices are powered
	on.
	• Ensure that the wireless card in the client
	device (laptop) is enabled. This is usually
	indicated with a blinking light on the card.
	• Ensure that the wireless card is in
	"Infrastructure" or "Access Point" mode, and
	not in "Ad Hoc" mode. Scan for the ESSID
	"breadcrumb" (or the ESSID that you set for
	the network) using the software accompanying
	your wireless card.
	• Ensure that the wireless client’s IP address
	settings are configured properly.
	• Ensure that the WEP settings on the client
	device and BreadCrumb devices match.
	• Ensure that the client device is not prevented
	from connecting by an ACL.
	• If the BreadCrumb devices comprising the
	network have AirFortress encryption enabled,
	ensure that the client does as well.
Table 7-2. Sporadic Network Connectivity Issues

BreadCrumb Device Cannot Connect to BCWN

Problem	Resolution
Discharged batteries can cause the BreadCrumb	When deploying the BCWN, ensure that the
device to appear to power up, but not be able to	batteries should be fully charged.
establish connectivity to the BCWN.
On rare occasions, the PCMCIA cards within a	Open the BreadCrumb device’s case and verify
BreadCrumb device can work loose, resulting in	that the PCMCIA cards are securely seated in the
the BreadCrumb device’s not being able to	PCMCIA slots.
establish connectivity to the BCWN.
When using external antennas, faulty cable	Check antenna cables and their connections to the
connections or crimped cables can result in	BreadCrumb device.
difficulty establishing and maintaining network
connectivity.

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