ZyAIR B-420 Wireless LAN Ethernet Adapter and Bridge

Problems Communicating with Other Computers

Chart A-3 Troubleshooting Communication Problems

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The ZyAIR computer

Make sure you are connected to the network.

cannot communicate

 

with the other

 

computer.

 

A.Infrastructure Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly.

Verify you select the right operating mode in the Wireless screen or menu 3.5.

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

Configure the AP to use another radio channel if interference is high.

Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same WEP key and authentication mode. Verify the settings in the Wireless screen.

B.Ad-HocVerify that the peer computer(s) is turned on.

Make sure you select the right operating mode in the Wireless screen or menu 3.5.

Make sure the ZyAIR and the peer computer(s) are using the same SSID and channel.

Configure the wireless stations to use another radio channel if interference is high.

Make sure that the ZyAIR and the AP share the same WEP key and authentication mode. Verify the settings in the Wireless screen.

C.Bridge Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on and support wireless bridging.

Verity you select the right operating mode in the Wireless screen or menu 3.5 and enter the right MAC address of peer device.

Configure the wireless stations to use another radio channel if interference is high.

Make sure that the ZyAIR and the AP share the same WEP key and authentication mode. Verify the settings in the Wireless screen.

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Troubleshooting