Avaya Wireless AP-3 User Manual
Troubleshooting Concepts
7-2 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide
Troubleshooting Concepts
The following list identifies important troubleshooting concepts and topics.
The most common initialization and installation problems relate to IP
addressing. For example, you must have valid IP addresses for both the
AP and the management computer to access the unit’s HTTP interface.
The most common initialization and installation problems relate to IP
addressing. For example, you must have valid IP addresses for both the
AP and the management computer to access the unit’s HTTP interface.
• IP Address management is fundamental.
• Factory default units are set for “Dynamic” (DHCP) IP Address
assignment. The default IP address for the AP is 10.0.0.1 if your
network does not have a DHCP server. If you connect the AP to a
network with an active DHCP server, then use ScanTool to locate
the IP address of your unit. If a DHCP server is not active on your
subnet, then use ScanTool to assign a static IP address to the unit.
network does not have a DHCP server. If you connect the AP to a
network with an active DHCP server, then use ScanTool to locate
the IP address of your unit. If a DHCP server is not active on your
subnet, then use ScanTool to assign a static IP address to the unit.
• The Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) provides a means to
download and upload files. These files include the AP Image
(executable program) and configuration files.
(executable program) and configuration files.
• If the AP password is lost or forgotten, you will need to reset to
configuration, but does not change the current AP Image.
• If all else fails… Use the Forced Reload Procedure to erase the
to set
the unit to factory default values and reconfigure the unit.