D-Link DWL-3260AP [100/109] Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation

of the DWL-3260AP Managed 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-3260AP .

1. The computer used to congure the DWL-3260AP cannot access the Conguration

menu.

 Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-3260AP 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-3260AP. Please

see

Checking the IP Address in Windows

XP in the Networking Basics section of this

manual.

Note: The IP address of the DWL-3260AP 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-3260AP 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-3260AP.