ZyXEL Communications B-420 User Manual

ZyAIR B-420 Wireless LAN Ethernet Adapter and Bridge 

A-2                                                                                                                           Troubleshooting                 

The ZyAIR computer 
cannot communicate 
with the other 
computer.  

Make sure you are connected to the network.  

 

 Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and working 

properly.  

Verify you select the right operating mode in the Wireless screen or menu 3.5. 

Make sure the ZyAIR and the associated AP use the same SSID. 

Configure the AP to use another radio channel if interference is high. 

Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same WEP key and 
authentication mode. Verify the settings in the Wireless screen. 

B. Ad-Hoc  Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on. 

Make sure you select the right operating mode in the Wireless screen or menu 
3.5. 

Make sure the ZyAIR and the peer computer(s) are using the same SSID and 
channel.  

Configure the wireless stations to use another radio channel if interference is 
high. 

Make sure that the ZyAIR and the AP share the same WEP key and 
authentication mode. Verify the settings in the Wireless screen. 

C. Bridge  Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on and support wireless bridging. 

Verity you select the right operating mode in the Wireless screen or menu 3.5 
and enter the right MAC address of peer device. 

Configure the wireless stations to use another radio channel if interference is 
high. 

Make sure that the ZyAIR and the AP share the same WEP key and 
authentication mode. Verify the settings in the Wireless screen.