Setup And Configuration Issues - Proxim Tsunami MP-8100 Series Installation And Management Manual

If a wireless link is not established after testing two units within close distance of each other, then the problem is either
hardware or configuration related, such as a wrong Network name, Encryption key, Network Secret or BSU Name. To
eliminate these issues from being a factor, resetting the both units to factory defaults is the recommended solution.
If a wireless link is not possible after resetting the units and verifying that one unit is a BSU with WORP BSU interface
configured and the other is an SU, then the problem is not configuration related and the only remaining reason is a possible
hardware problem. Acquiring a third unit and then testing it amongst the existing units will help pinpoint the broken unit.
8.3.2 Surge and Lightning preventive maintenance
In case of any lightning or surge occurrence, check for the conditions specified below:
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Check the RF signals by referring to RSSI statistics and if the signal strength has been lowered considerably, replace the
surge arrestor.
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Unscrew the N-Type connector at the top and visually inspect the surge arrestor for electrical burns. If any, replace the
surge arrestor.

8.4 Setup and Configuration Issues

The following issues relate to setup and configuration problems.
8.4.1 Lost Password
If you have lost your password, you must reset the MP-8100 device to the default settings. See
Default
The default password is public. If you record your password, keep it in a safe place.
8.4.2 The MP-8100 Responds Slowly
If the MP-8100 takes a long time to become available, it could mean that:
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No DHCP server is available.
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The IP address of the MP-8100 is already in use. Verify that the IP address is assigned only to the MP-8100. Do this by
switching off the MP-8100 and then pinging the IP address. If there is a response to the ping, another device in the
network is using the same IP address. If the MP-8100 uses a static IP address, switching to DHCP mode could remedy
this problem. Also see Setting the IP Address with ScanTool.
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There is too much network traffic.
8.4.3 Device Has Incorrect IP Address
1. Default IP Address Assignment mode is Dynamic. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, the default IP
Address is 169.254.128.132 for the device. If you have more than one unit with default IP address connected to the
network, you will not be able to communicate with them (due to an IP address conflict). In this case, assign each unit
a unique static IP address via the serial cable or turn off all units but one and change the IP address using ScanTool one
at a time.
2. The unit only contacts a DHCP server during boot-up. If your network's DHCP server is not available while the unit is
booting, the device will use the default IP address (169.254.128.132 for the device). Reboot the unit once your DHCP
server is on-line again or use the ScanTool to find the unit's current IP address.
3. To find the unit's current IP address if using DHCP, open the IP Client Table in the DHCP Server and match the unit's IP
address to its MAC address (found on the product label). Alternatively, use ScanTool to identify the unit's current IP
address.
4. Once you have the current IP address, use the HTTP or CLI Interface to change the unit's IP settings, if necessary.
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