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ZyXEL G-170S User’s Guide
56 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
5.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers
Table 18 Troubleshooting Communication Problem
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
In wireless station
mode, the
computer with the
G-170S 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 G-170S 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 Settings screen.
In Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Mode
•
Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on.
• Make sure the G-170S 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.