PLANET Wire Free
Family
11Mbps IEEE802.11 Products
WL-8300
Wireless LAN PCI Adapter
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
5.1 Problem Solving
- WL-8300 cannot work properly
Probable Causes & Solution:
Check the property of your PCMCIA from the Control Panel
-> PCMCIA.
Insert the PCMCIA adapter into PCMCIA slot again. And check
the property again
Check the I/O cable that connects the RF module and the
PCMCIA adapter. The power LED should be turn on if the cable is properly connected.
In a non-Windows 95 environment, make sure a PCMCIA card
service driver installed in your computer. Check Sec. 3-2 Hardware
Installation for WL-8300.
Be noted: For Windows NT 4.0, it is not a Plug and Play
system, please re-boot your NT to make the change take effect.
WL-8300 station cannot communicate with computer in the
Ethernet when the Infrastructure mode is configured.
Probable Causes & Solution:
- Make sure the Access Point which the station associated with
is powered on.
- Start the Site Survey Utility to make sure the operating
radio channel is in good quality. Otherwise, change the Access Point and all the stations
within the BSS to another radio channel.
- Make sure the station is configured with the same security
option with the Access Point, either turn off or turn on with the same security key.
- Make sure the BSS ID is the same as the Access Point for a
roaming disabled station, or the ESS ID is the same as the Access Point for a roaming
enabled station.
5.2 How to obtain further assistance
Direct your questions to support@planet.com.tw
PLANETs technical support hot-line is:
Tel: +886-2-2219-9518
Fax: +886-2-2219-9528
Direct any of your questions to the sales
support department.
- Check PLANETs Web site at www.planet.com.tw
for FAQ and updated information.
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Technology Corp.
