Troubleshooting - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP User Manual

Troubleshooting

This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and
operation of the DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the
network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are
having problems.
Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to
1.The computer used to configure the DWL-2100AP cannot access the configuration
menu.
Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-2100AP is ON. If the LED is

not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely
inserted.

Check that the Ethernet adapter is working properly. Please see item
3 (Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly)
in this Troubleshooting section to check that the drivers are loaded
properly.

Check that the IP address is in the same range and subnet as the
DWL-2100AP. Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in
the Networking Basics section of this manual.
Note: The IP address of the DWL-2100AP is 192.168.0.50. All the computers on the network
must have a unique IP address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Any computers that
have identical IP addresses will not be visible on the network. They must all have the same
subnet mask, e.g., 255.255.255.0
 Do a Ping test to make sure that the DWL-2100AP is responding. Go
to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. A successful
ping will show four replies.
configure the DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point.
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Note: If you have
changed the default IP
address, make sure to
ping the correct IP ad-
dress assigned to the
DWL-2100AP.