Troubleshooting - D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual

This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the
DWL-2700AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the
network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.
Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-2700AP.
1. The computer used to configure the DWL-2700AP cannot access the Configuration menu.
 Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-2700AP is ON. If the LED is not ON, check that the cable
for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
 Check that the Ethernet Adapter is working properly. Please see item 3 (Check that the drivers for
the network adapters are installed properly) in this Troubleshooting section to check that the
drivers are loaded properly.
 Check that the IP address is in the same range and subnet as the DWL-2700AP. Please see
Checking the IP Address in Windows
Note: The IP address of the DWL-2700AP is 192.168.0.50. All the computers on the network must have a
unique IP address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Any computers that have identical IP addresses
will not be visible on the network. They must all have the same subnet mask, e.g., 255.255.255.0.
 Do a Ping test to make sure that the DWL-2700AP is responding. Go to Start>Run>Type
Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. A successful ping will show four replies.
Note: If you have changed the default IP address, make sure to ping the correct IP address assigned
to the DWL-2700AP.
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Troubleshooting

XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual.
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