Diagnosing Problems 65
4Make sure the subnet address matches that of the computer.
Symptom
Two Access Points cannot communicate in ad-hoc mode.
Solution
Adjust the positions of the Access Points to improve reception.
To ensure correct operation in ad-hoc mode, the settings on the
two Access Points must match exactly.
Launch the Access Point Configuration Management System and
make sure that the Wireless LAN Service Area, channel
selections, Data Preamble setting, and security setting are the
same on both Access points.
Symptom
You are running Windows NT. After you connect the Access
Point, your computer cannot obtain a valid IP address.
Solution (s)
The Access Point configuration settings may not be compatible
with the network. If they are not, and your Windows NT
computer is set up to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server,
the Access Point is unable to associate with the network to
obtain the IP address.
To work around this, set a static IP address on your computer.
Then set the Access Point configuration to match the network.
When the Access Point is able to associate, reset your computer
to obtain its IP address from the DHCP server. If the Access Point