Troubleshooting
RF Connectivity Troubleshooting
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Gather facts:
•Falcon type
•AP & RF card brand (ensure latest version of firmware installed)
•Host type
•Software type
•Software version (ensure latest version is installed)
•Frequency and duration of issue
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Potential Problems:
•Security Issue – Check SSID, WEP, LEAP settings
•Range Issue
Potential Problems:
•IP Address Issue
•Check security settings
Potential Problems:
•Host unavailable
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RF connectivity obtained. See your software manual for further information or contact PSC technical support.
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Potential Problems:
•IP address issue (duplicate address on Falcon). Turn off the Falcon and attempt PING again
•Run tracert command to determine location of breakdown of connectivity.
(For more information on the Ping command, go to the command prompt on the PC and type PING. For more information on the trace route command, go to the command prompt on the PC and type tracert.)
46 | Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows Mobile® |
