Proxim 7920, 7921 manual Commonly Asked Technical Support Questions, How do I know if

Commonly Asked

Technical Support Questions

Problem/Symptom Question	Possible Solution/Answer	Chapter in User's
		Guide
How do I know if the	If either the Domain or Station Type	4
Ethernet Adapter is using the	rotary switch have been overridden
the settings on the switch or	by the configuration software, the
the settings set by the	yellow override LED, located on the
configuration software?	back side of the unit, will illuminate.
I can't configure the Ethernet	1. Verify that the terminal session is	5
Adapter locally via the serial	set to 9600 8N1.
port.	2. Verify that you are using a
	straight-through RS-232 cable.
TheLink LED does not	1. Verify that both the Ethernet	4
illuminate when I plug a	Adapter and the Ethernet-ready
cable between the Ethernet	device are powered up.
Adapter and another	2. If you are connecting the Ethernet
Ethernet-ready device.	Adapter to a device with a standard
	Ethernet port, confirm that you are
	using a standard 10BaseT cable. If
	you are connecting to a hub, confirm
	that you are using a 10BaseT cross-
	over cable.
	3. Test your 10BaseT cable on
	another connection to ensure that the
	cable is not defective.
	4. The Link LED is affected by
	activity as well as link integrity. The
	LED will blink when the Ethernet
	Adapter transmits packets over its
	10BASE-T connection. When the
	unit is operating properly, you should
	expect the Link LED to generally be
	a steady green but also blink
	occasionally.
How can I tell when the	1. Check to make sure that the	4, 9
Ethernet Adapter is	yellow Station synch LED is on.
synchronized to my Access	2. Check the Ethernet Adapter
Point?	Statistics Menu to see the Master
	Name of the unit to which the
	Ethernet Adapter is synchronized.

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