3 Tests and Diagnostics

3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g)

Subtest03

Antenna check & communication test of 11b mode

Caution: To execute subtest 03-05, use another computer (with Calexico wireless LAN card) that can communicate by the wireless LAN as a responder machine to perform those tests. Access points are also required. (Access point for 802.11b and 802.11g)

Be sure to turn the wireless communication switch ON before executing wireless LAN communication test. (The wireless communication LED lights orange.)

Release the write-protection of floppy disk for the test.

Setting the responder machine

Connect the responder machine to the access points (for 802.11b and 802.11g) with a cross cable and turn on the access points.

Insert the floppy disk containing the wireless LAN test program into the FDD of the responder machine and turn on the responder machine.

This subtest checks the connection and communication of wireless LAN antenna of Calexico 802.11b mode.

After finishing the test, OK message will appear in the display. Press any key and return to the test menu.

When a defective is found during the test, NG message will appear in the display. Press any key and following message will appear in the display. Check which antenna (Main/Aux) is defective.

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Main Antenna Test: NG !!

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Press any key and return to the test menu.

When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered.

Connection of wireless LAN card

Connection of wireless LAN antenna cable (Main/Aux)

Condition of wireless LAN communication (Interference/obstruction)

Defective wireless LAN card

Checking the connection and condition, execute the subtest again.

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