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resolving common system difficulties using the LEDs, and Table 3-2
provides other simple techniques.
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Using LEDs—Symptom-Based
Symptom Problem/Recommended System Checks
PWR LED does not
a. Voltage too low—Check for the proper supply voltage at
turn on
b. Indefinite Problem—Cycle the power and wait
LINK LED does not a. Network Name of Remote not identical to desired Access
turn on
b. Not yet associated with an Access Point with the same
c. Poor Antenna System—Check the antenna, feedline and
PWR LED is a. Blinking indicates an alarm condition exists.
blinking
b. View Current Alarms and Event Log and correct the
c. Blinking will continue until the source of the alarm is
LAN LED does not a. Verify the Ethernet cable is connect at both ends.
turn on
b. Verify that the appropriate type of Ethernet cable is used:
LAN LED lights, but Verify traffic in LAN. Typically, the radio should not be placed
turns off after some in high traffic enterprise LANs, as the it will not be able to pass
time this level of traffic. If needed, use routers to filter traffic.
3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE
MENU SYSTEM
If you have reviewed and tried the things mentioned in Table 3-1 and
still have not resolved the problem, there are some additional tools and
techniques that can be used. The radio's embedded Management System
is a good source of information that may be used remotely to provide
preliminary diagnostic information, or may even provide a path to cor-
recting the problem.
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the power connector. (10–30 Vdc)
(≈ 30 seconds) for the unit to reboot. Then, recheck for
normal operation.
Point—Verify that the system has a unique Network Name.
Network Name.
Check the "Status" of the unit's process of associating with
the Access Point. Use the Management System.
connectors. Reflected power should be less than 10% of
the forward power reading (SWR 2:1 or lower).
problem if possible.
(See "Using Logged Operation Events" on Page 120)
corrected, for example, a valid IP address is entered, etc.
straight-through, or crossover.
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