SMC Networks Barricade SMC7404WBRA EU User Manual page 126

T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Wireless Problems
A wireless PC
cannot associate
with the
Barricade.
The wireless
network is often
interrupted.
The Barricade
cannot be
detected by a
wireless client.
A-4
Action
• Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID
settings as the Barricade. See "Channel and
SSID" on page 26.
• You need to have the same security settings on
the clients and the Barricade. See "Encryption"
on page 27.
• Move your wireless PC closer to the Barricade to
find a better signal. If the signal is still weak,
change the angle of the antenna.
• There may be interference, possibly caused by a
microwave oven, 2.4GHz wireless phone, or
metal objects. Move these interference sources
or change the location of the wireless PC or
Barricade.
• Change the wireless channel on the Barricade.
See "Channel and SSID" on page 26.
• Check the AP antenna, connectors, and cabling
are firmly connected
• The distance between the Barricade and wireless
PC is too great.
• Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID
and security settings as the Barricade. See
"Channel and SSID" on page 27 and
"Encryption" on page 27.