Motorola WN825G manual Troubleshooting

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Section 4:Troubleshooting

This section details possible solutions to common problems that might occur in using the WN825G.

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Hardware Solutions

My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network.

!Ensure that your PC and wireless access point is powered on.

!Ensure that your wireless adapter is installed correctly and is active.

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

!Ensure that your wireless adapter for your PC and the wireless access point have the same security settings that will allow your computer to access the wireless network. Refer to the Configuration section of the documentation that came with your access point.

!Verify that the Access Control List (ACL) is not configured to block your PC. Refer to the Configuration section of the documentation that came with your access point.

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

!Ensure that your access point antenna is connected.

SECTION 4, TROUBLESHOOTING

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Contents User Guide Wireless Notebook Adapter FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device Canadian Compliance Contents Features OverviewOverview Box ContentsUnderstanding your User Guide Wireless Connections Simple Home Network DiagramOverview Section Feature Description Adapter Card Physical DescriptionBottom of Adapter Card Installation Device Configuration SetupConfiguration Connecting to an Existing Wireless NetworkConfiguration Configuration Section Configuring a New Wireless NetworkConfiguration Field Description SsidConfiguration Configuring Properties for an Existing Wireless Network Configuration Configuration Section Preferred Networks Setting up the Connection Order Move up and Move down buttons Removing a Network From Your Preferred Network List Configuration Section Viewing Site Monitor Information Configuration Section Configuration Viewing Link Status Click AdvancedViewing Network Statistics Activating LeapConfiguration Section Diagnostics Viewing Adapter Product Information Removing the Wireless Adapter Configuration Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Ascii BSSDhcp GlossaryCPE DMZDsss Glossary SectionDSL ESSFTP GUIIsdn IcmpIeee ISPMTU LeapNAT Ping NICPcmcia PPPROM RTSTCP SmtpTCP/IP USB UDPUnicast VoIPWEP WANWAP WlanMgbi