TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Troubleshooting Chart

 

 

Symptom

Action

 

 

LED Indicators

 

 

 

USB Activity or Ethernet

• Verify that the Barricade and attached device are

Activity LED is Off

powered on.

 

• Be sure the cable is plugged into both the Barricade

 

and corresponding device.

 

• Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length

 

does not exceed specified limits.

 

• Be sure that the network interface on the attached

 

device is configured for the proper communication

 

speed and duplex mode.

 

• Check the adapter on the attached device and cable

 

connections for possible defects. Replace the defective

 

adapter or cable if necessary.

 

 

Network Connection Problems

 

 

 

Cannot connect to a

• If the Sync indicator on the Barricade is off, make sure

remote site

the Barricade’s DSL port is connected to your ADSL

 

service provider’s incoming line via an RJ-11 wall

 

socket or splitter.

 

• Check the ADSL cable to be sure it is not defective.

 

• Be sure you are using the correct login name and

 

password for your ISP.

 

• Verify that VPI and VCI are set to values provided by

 

your ISP.

 

• Reboot the Barricade, and see if you can establish a

 

remote connection. If you still cannot, check with your

 

ISP to ensure that the connection parameters are

 

correct, and that the external ADSL line is functioning

 

properly.

 

 

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SMC Networks SMC7401BRA manual Troubleshooting

SMC7401BRA specifications

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