Tests and Diagnostics
3-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA S3 Maintenance Manual (960-532)
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.
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.
Turn on the responder machine before selecting subtest 03-05.
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
to 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 to return to the test menu.
When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered.
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Bad connection of wireless LAN card
Bad connection of wireless LAN antenna cable (Main/Aux)
Bad environment for wireless LAN communication (Interference/
obstruction)
Defective wireless LAN card
Check the connection and condition, and execute the subtest again.