3Com 3CRWER101U-75 - Wireless 11g Cable/DSL..., Installation Manual

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PROBLEM SOLVING
If you are experiencing difficulties with your installation, try the following:
• Ensure all networking equipment is switched on . The Router should be showing a
green Power LED. If it is not, check the power adapter connection. Do not use any power
adapter with your Router other than the one supplied.
• Ensure the Cable/DSL Modem is connected. The Router should be displaying a
green Cable/DSL Status LED. If no LED is displayed, check that your modem is switched
on and that it is connected to the Cable/DSL port with an Ethernet cable.
• Ensure that the computer is connected to the Router. The Router should be
displaying a green LAN Status LED. If it is not, check that the computer is connected to
one of the Router's LAN ports with an Ethernet cable.
• Ensure that you do not have a web proxy enabled on your computer. Go to the
Control Panel and click on Internet Options . Select the Connections tab and click on the
LAN Settings button at the bottom. Make sure that the Use Proxy Server option is
unchecked.
• If you are unable to access the Router's Web interface. Launch a web browser and
enter http://192.168.1.1 . If you chose a different IP address, use that instead. Ensure
that you include the http:// prefix.
Cable Internet Connections
• Some Cable providers authenticate to the user’s computer MAC address. If this is
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