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SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual
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Appendix A FAQ
1
The wireless network adapter fails to search out wireless signals from SMCWEB-N2.
When SMCWEB-N2 that is in the Client mode or in the Reaper mode but disconnected to
the uplink AP does not support wireless client access and can be connected to through an
Ethernet cable only. If the problem persists, causes may be that SMCWEB-N2 is far distant
from the terminal device or obstacles placed between them block wireless signals. You
can position SMCWEB-N2 in a closer distance from the terminal device, reduce obstacles
between them, or add a wireless repeater. In addition, place microwave ovens, Bluetooth
devices, and wireless phones that interrupt WLAN signals far away from WLAN devices.
2
The wireless network adapter fails to connect to SMCWEB-N2.
Some early-version wireless network adapters may not support WPA2 authentication. You
can set the authentication and encryption to WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, or WEP.
3
SMCWEB-N2 in the Repeater or Client mode fails to connect to the uplink AP, for
example, the domestic gateway, to access the Internet, or it frequently gets
disconnected from the Internet.
Check that SMCWEB-N2 is in the wireless signal coverage of its uplink device. Click
Site
Survey
in the
Wireless Client Function
page and check whether SMCWEB-N2 can
search out strong wireless signals from the uplink AP
4
Wired connection to SMCWEB-N2 is abnormal
Check status of the Ethernet indicator on the SMCWEB-N2. If the Ethernet indicator turns
off, check whether the Ethernet cable is connected properly. If the problem persists,
replace the Ethernet cable.
5
You cannot access the Internet.
Check whether the network adapter connected to the SMCWEB-N2 can automatically
obtain an IP address. If it fails, enable DHCP for the domestic gateway or manually set the
IP address of the network adaptor and DNS.
6
You fails to configure SMCWEB-N2 using the Web page.
Check whether the IP address of the network adapter and that of SMCWEB-N2 are in the
same network segment. Manually set the IP address of your network adapter in the
network segment of 192.168.2.2/253 according to procedures described in Chapter 5
“Configuring Your Computer and Wireless Connection”. Choose
Network Settings
>
LAN
Interface Settings
and set the IP address of SMCWEB-N2 in the same network address
as that of the domestic network gateway.