Troubleshooting - Buffalo AirStation WBR-G54 User Manual

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WBR-G54 User Manual

Troubleshooting

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.
B.1.1 LED Activity
Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems.
• Power LED should be GREEN,
• Wireless LED should be GREEN if the line is active. If is it blinking GREEN, wireless communication is ac-
tive.
• Ethernet LED should be GREEN (100Mbps) or AMBER (10Mbps) while the communication is active.
• DIAG LED should be during normal operation.
DIAG LED Activity
Unplug the power for three seconds. Plug the power back in to monitor the DIAG LEDs during start-up.
If any symptoms match section B.1.1, call the Buffalo Tech Support line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at
866-752-6210 or email info@buffalotech.com.
Table B.1.1 DIAG LED Activity Table
DIAG LED Display Time
Continuous Red Starting
Red fl ash, 3 times Starting
Red fl ash, 4 times Starting
Red fl ash, 5 times Starting
B. 1.2 LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network
If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly (Power LED is on, Transmit/Receive LED blinks), check
the TCP/IP settings of the network.
Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in Windows
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 appro-
priate 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.
Macintosh OS X
1. Open the System Preferences from your Dock
2. Click Network
Description/Action
RAM Error Red fl ash, 2 times Starting Flash ROM Error
A problem in the wired LAN side
A problem in the wireless LAN side
A problem with the AirStation