3Com OfficeConnect 3CRWE41196 User Manual

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5 TROUBLESHOOTINGBasic ConnectionChecks■ Check that the Access Point is connected to your switch or hub andthat all the equipment is powered on. Check that the LAN port linkstatus LED on the Access Point are illuminated, and that anycorresponding LEDs are also illuminated.■ Ensure that the computers have completed their start-up procedureand are ready for use. Some network interfaces may not be correctlyinitialised until the start-up procedure has completed.■ If the link status LED does not illuminate for the LAN port, check thatyou do not have a faulty cable. Try a different cable. Check also thatthe Uplink/Normal switch is in the correct position.Browsing to theAccess PointConfigurationScreensIf you have connected your Access Point, admin computer and switchtogether but cannot browse to the Access Point configuration screens,check the following:■ Confirm that the physical connection between your computer and theAccess Point is OK, and that the link status LEDs on the Access Pointand NIC are illuminated and indicating the same speed (10Mbps or100Mbps). Some NICs do not have status LEDs, in which case adiagnostic program may be available that can give you thisinformation.■ When entering the address of the Access Point into your web browser,ensure that you use the full URL including the http:// prefix (e.g.http://192.168.1.1).■ If you cannot browse to the Access Point, re-run the DISCOVERYsoftware described in Appendix A to discover the Access Point and theIP address it has been allocated from the DHCP server. If there is noDHCP server on your network, the DISCOVERY software changes theIP address of the Access Point so that it is in the same subnet as youradmin computer.