User manual

WBR-G54 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Common Problems:

• Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation.

• Conﬁ guration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation.

• Absence or conﬂ ict with the Client Driver.

• Conﬂ ict of another device with the AirStation hardware.

B.1.1 LED Activity

Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems.

• Power LED should be GREEN,

• Wireless LED should be GREEN if the line is active. If is it blinking GREEN, wireless communication is ac-

tive.

• Ethernet LED should be GREEN (100Mbps) or AMBER (10Mbps) while the communication is active.

• DIAG LED should be during normal operation.

DIAG LED Activity

Unplug the power for three seconds. Plug the power back in to monitor the DIAG LEDs during start-up.

If any symptoms match section B.1.1, call the Buffalo Tech Support line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at

866-752-6210 or email info@buffalotech.com.

Table B.1.1 DIAG LED Activity Table

DIAG LED Display Time Description/Action

Continuous Red Starting RAM Error Red ﬂ ash, 2 times Starting Flash ROM Error

Red ﬂ ash, 3 times Starting A problem in the wired LAN side

Red ﬂ ash, 4 times Starting A problem in the wireless LAN side

Red ﬂ ash, 5 times Starting A problem with the AirStation

B. 1.2 LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network

If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly (Power LED is on, Transmit/Receive LED blinks), check

the TCP/IP settings of the network.

Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in Windows

Consult the LAN Administrator for TCP/IP settings.

Windows

To add or change the TCP/IP Settings:

1. On the Windows task bar click Start.

2. Select Settings, then Control Panel.

3. Double-click on the Network icon to view the Network Properties.

4. From the list of installed components, verify the TCP/IP => Buffalo wireless LAN adapter protocol (or appro-

priate wireless LAN adapter) is installed.

• If this protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the TCP/IP protocol from the list. Refer

to Windows Help for more information.

• If this protocol is installed, select this protocol and click the Properties button. Verify the parameters match

the settings provided by your LAN Administrator. Make changes if necessary, and click OK.

5. When prompted, restart your computer.

Macintosh OS X

1. Open the System Preferences from your Dock

2. Click Network