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3 problems communicating with other computers, Table 20 troubleshooting communication problems – ZyXEL Communications NWD-370N User Manual

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ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers

Table 20 Troubleshooting Communication Problems

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The computer with

the NWD-370N

installed cannot

communicate with

the other

computer(s).

In Infrastructure Mode

Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and

working properly.

Make sure the NWD-370N computer and the associated AP use the same

SSID.

Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio

channel if interference is high.

Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same security option and

key. Verify the settings in the Profile Security Setting screen.

If you are using WPA(2) or WPA(2)-PSK security, try changing your encryption

type from TKIP to AES or vice versa.

In Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Mode

Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on.

Make sure the NWD-370N computer and the peer computer(s) are using the

same SSID and channel.

Make sure that the computer and the peer computer(s) share the same

security settings.

Change the wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high.