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Buffalo Technology WHR-G300N user manual Troubleshooting, Common Problems, DIAG LED Activity

Models: WHR-G300N WHR-G300N-US

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

•Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation.

•Configuration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation.

•Absence or conflict with the Client Driver.

•Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware.

LED Activity

Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems.

•Power LED should be Green when the AirStation is on.

•The Security LED lights when encryption or authorization is turned on.

•Wireless LED should be Green if the line is active. If is it blinking Green, wireless communication is active.

•Router LED should be Green (100Mbps) or Amber (10Mbps) while communication is active.

•The Red Diag LED will flash during boot and firmware updates.

DIAG LED Activity

Unplug the power for three seconds. Plug the power back in to monitor the Diag LEDs during start-up.

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Buffalo Technology WHR-G300N-US user manual Troubleshooting, Common Problems, DIAG LED Activity

Contents

User Manual - AirStation WHR-G300N Wireless N Router & APTable of Contents Package Contents IntroductionSystem Requirements Initial Setup Placing Your AirStation 4.5 cm ~1.75 inches 8.5 cm ~3.3 inches Wall Mounting8.5 cm ~3.3 inches Wall MountingCable or DSL Modem Connecting your AirStationPower to outlet or surge protector Router switch should be set to Auto for normal useSetup Log in to the Configuration Tool A window will open, prompting you to enter a User ID and PasswordEnter root as the User name and leave the password field blank Detecting Your Broadband Connection Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point Basic Setup Page Navigating the Menus Initialize/Reboot AOSS AOSS AOSS AirStation One-Touch Secure System is a simple system for configuring your wireless network securely. If your router and your client device are installed and both support AOSS, then making a secure wireless connection between them is very easySome things to keep in mind with AOSS AOSS NotesRouter/Access Point Mode Encryption and Security Encryption and Security If you must use WEP, it is available under “Wireless Encryption”Connecting your Wireless Clients Connecting your Wireless Clients Enter your network key “password” twice and clickConnect Connecting to a Preexisting Network WHR-G300N AirStation Specifications SpecificationsHost Operating System SpecificationsRegulatory Information Network CompatibiltyDIAG LED Activity TroubleshootingCommon Problems LED ActivityTroubleshooting Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in WindowsDIAG LED Activity Table LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to NetworkTroubleshooting Other ProblemsGlossary Destination Address The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station GlossaryGlossary MAC Medium Access Control Addressto hardware that requires further manual configuration GlossaryMHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second Glossary RAM Random Access Memory Non- permanent memoryUDP User Datagram Protocol A GlossaryGlossary WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devicesFCC / CE Information FCC CautionFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Important Note - FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada statementFCC / CE Information Taiwan SafetyImportant Note - Radiation Exposure Statement European Union NoticePotential restrictive use Intended useEU Countries intended for use EU countries not intended for useIn France only channels 10,11,12 and 13 are available Environmental Information Warranty Information Toll-free 866 752-6210 Email info@buffalotech.com Contact Information North AmericaGENERAL INQUIRIES TECHNICAL SUPPORT2 Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane Contact Information EuropeGENERAL INQUIRIES TECHNICAL SUPPORTGPL Information Buffalo Technology USA Inc 11100 Metric Blvd, Suite Austin, TXAttn. GPL Department Free Zone East, Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland Attn. GPL Department GPL Information Europe300* High Speed Mode