Cisco Systems manual Troubleshooting, Linksys PLW400

Models: PLW400

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Troubleshooting

Linksys PLW400

6.Click the Wireless Settings tab to change the wireless network name (SSID), wireless security type, or passkey.

Settings are applied to the adapter(s) immediately. Close the window to exit the utility.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Your wireless network device is not recognized by your network.

Try the following:

Make sure that the wireless device is turned on and that its wireless networking is turned on.

If possible, position the PLW400 near the wireless device that you want to connect.

Avoid obstructions (such as metal file cabinets, mirrors, and thick walls) between the PLW400 and any wireless device you want to connect.

If you have set up advanced security for the Powerline network, check the following:

•• Make sure all adapters on the Powerline network have been configured with the same network password. The network password must be identical in order for them to communicate with each other. See “Setting up advanced security” on page 6 or “Using the Utility” on page 6.

The Ethernet LED does not turn on after you connected a wired Ethernet device to the Powerline adapter.

Follow these instructions:

1.Make sure that the Ethernet network cable is securely connected to the adapter.

2.Make sure that the Ethernet network cable is securely connected to the network device you are connecting.

Or:

1.Disconnect the adapter from the power outlet.

2.Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the adapter.

3.Wait five seconds.

4.Re-connect the Ethernet network cable to the adapter.

5.Re-connect the adapter to the power outlet.

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Cisco Systems manual Troubleshooting, Your wireless network device is not recognized by your network, Linksys PLW400