ZyAIR G-200 User’s Guide

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. After each problem description, some instructions are provided to help you to diagnose and to solve the problem.

4.1Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyAIR Utility Program

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

Cannot start the ZyAIR

Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the PWR LED is on. Refer to the

Utility

Quick Installation Guide for the LED descriptions.

 

Use the Device Manager to check for possible hardware conflicts.

 

Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and Device

 

Manager. Verify the status of the ZyAIR under Network Adapter. (Steps may

 

vary depending on the version of Windows).

 

Install the ZyAIR in another computer.

 

 

 

If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you

 

should contact your local vendor.

 

 

The ZyAIR Utility

When the ZyAIR Utility displays only three tabs, you are using the Windows

displays only three tabs.

XP wireless configuration tool at the same time. Refer to Section 1.2 to disable

 

the Windows XP wireless configuration tool.

 

 

4.2Problems Communicating With Other Computers

Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Communication Problems

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

The Connect button is

You are using the Windows XP wireless configuration tool and the ZyAIR

disabled in the Site Survey

Utility at the same time. Refer to Section 1.2 to disable the Windows XP

screen

wireless configuration tool.

 

 

The computer connected to

 

the ZyAIR cannot

 

communicate with the other

 

computer.

 

 

 

A. Infrastructure

Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and

 

working properly.

 

Make sure the ZyAIR and the associated AP use the same SSID.

 

Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio

 

channel if interference is high.

 

Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same security option

 

and key. Verify the settings in the Security Configuration screen.

Troubleshooting

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