16 Troubleshooting
Common Troubleshooting Tips
Common Problems:
• Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation.
• Confi guration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation.
• Absence or confl ict with the Client Driver.
• Confl ict of another device with the AirStation hardware.
1.1 LED Activity
Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems.
• Wireless LED should be GREEN if the line is active. If is it blinking GREEN, wireless communication is
active.
• Ethernet LED should be GREEN (100Mbps) or AMBER (10Mbps) while the communication is active.
If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly (Transmit/Receive LED blinks), check the TCP/IP
settings of the network.
1.2 LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network
If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly (Wireless LED is on, Transmit/Receive LED
blinks), check the TCP/IP settings of the network.
Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in your computer.
Consult the LAN Administrator for TCP/IP settings.
Windows
To add or change the TCP/IP Settings:
1. On the Windows task bar click Start.
2. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
3. Double-click on the Network icon to view the Network Properties.
4. From the list of installed components, verify the TCP/IP -> Buffalo Wireless LAN adapter protocol (or
appropriate wireless LAN adapter) is installed.
• If this protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the TCP/IP protocol from the
list. Refer to Windows Help for more information.
• If this protocol is installed, select this protocol and click the Properties button. Verify the
parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator. Make changes if necessary,
and click OK.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.
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