WEBSHARE 242W

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

If the Router is not functioning properly, you can refer first to this chapter for simple troubleshooting before contacting your service provider. This could save you time and effort but if the symptoms persist, then consult your service provider.

Problems Starting Up the ADSL Router

 

Problem

 

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

None of the LEDs are

 

Check

the connection

between

the

adapter

and the

 

 

ADSL

Router. If the error

persists,

you may

have a

 

on when you turn on

 

 

 

hardware problem. In

this

case

you should

contact

 

the ADSL Router.

 

 

 

technical support.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problems with the WAN Interface

 

Problem

 

 

 

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initialization of

the

 

Ensure that the cable is connected properly from the

 

 

ADSL port to the wall jack. The ADSL LED on the front

 

PVC

connection

 

 

 

panel of the ADSL Firewall Router should be on. Check

 

failed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with your VPI, VCI, type of encapsulation and type of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

multiplexing settings are the same as what you

 

 

 

 

 

collected from your telephone company and ISP.

 

 

 

 

 

Reboot the WebShare 242W Wireless . If you still have

 

 

 

 

 

problems, you may need to verify these variables with

 

 

 

 

 

the telephone company and/or ISP.

Problems with the LAN Interface

 

Problem

 

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t ping any station

 

Check the Ethernet LEDs on the front panel. The LED

 

 

should be on for a port that has a station connected. If it

 

on the LAN.

 

 

 

is off, check the cables between your ADSL Router and

 

 

 

 

 

 

the station. Make sure you have uninstalled any

 

 

 

software firewall.

 

 

 

Verify that the IP address and the subnet mask are

 

 

 

consistent between the WebShare 242W Wireless and

 

 

 

the workstations.

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