Troubleshooting; No Lights Are Lit On The Access Point - NETGEAR WG302 - 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access
Point . After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the
problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.
• Is the WG302 on?
• Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?
Go to "Installing the ProSafe 802.11g" on page
• I cannot remember the wireless access point's configuration password.
Go to "Changing the Administrator Password" on page
Note: For up-to-date WG302 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG302.asp
If you have trouble setting up your WG302, check the tips below.

No lights are lit on the access point.

It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up. Wait a minute and check the power light
status on the access point.
If the access point has no power.
• Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point.
• Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power
strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it
is not a switched outlet.
• Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access
point.
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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

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