Zoom Wireless-N User Manual page 79

You should also verify that Zoom (or whatever you changed the SSID/network name to) is selected as the
wireless network. If it is not, then you are connected to the wrong network. To verify the network, follow
the instructions in Chapter 6, Connecting Wireless Devices to the Wireless-N 4-port
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Check your wireless security settings on your Wireless-N 4-port Router and verify that your
device is using the same settings.
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Check the signal strength of your wireless
of signal strength meter that shows how strong your wireless signal is. Windows users, click
the Wireless icon in your system tray to check signal strength. If your signal strength is not
strong enough, try the following:
Reorient the receiving ante
Move the Wireless-N 4-port Router to another area.
Move the device trying to access the Wireless-N 4-po
different location, ideally closer to the Wireless-N 4-port Router.
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Change the wireless channel. In the unlikely event that you experience performance issues
with your wireless network, you may want to set your network up on a channel that's differen
from the factory-set channel of 10. To do that, follow these steps:
1
In the Web browser address bar, type the Router's default IP ad
http://192.168.2.1 and then click Enter.
2
In the System Password field, type admin
3
When the ADMINISTRATOR'S Main Menu opens, click Advanc
Toolbar.
4 On the B asic Settings page, click Wireless on the left-side menu to open the
Wireless page.
5
On the Wireless p
for your network that is not being used by another network. If possible, try to maintain
a 5-channel difference between your network and other nearby networks. You may
want to try, for example, channel 1 or 6.
6
Be sure to click Save/Apply after you cha
wirelessly to the Wireless-N 4-port Router will automatically switch to the new chan
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If you are using a computer with a wireless network card installed, access the network
card's software and verify that it is connected to the Zoom network (or whatever you
changed the SSID/network name to) and that the signal strength is adequate. Refer to th
documentation that came with the network card if you need help doing this.
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R efer to the documentation provided with your network device or contact its
manufacturer for assistance.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips
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