Netopia 4000-Series Manuale Utente

If you are attempting to modify the IP address or subnet mask from a previous, successful 

configuration attempt, you will need to clear the IP address or reset your Router to the factor y default before 
reinitiating the configuration process. For fur ther information on resetting your Router to factor y default, see 

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Make sure the cable connection from the Router’s console por t to the computer being used as a console is 
securely connected.

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Make sure the terminal emulation software is accessing the correct por t on the computer that’s being 
used as a console.

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Tr y pressing Ctrl-L or Return or the up or down arrow key several times to refresh the terminal screen.

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Make sure that flow control on serial connections is turned off.

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Check that the terminal emulation software is configured correctly.

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Check the baud rate. The default values are 9600, N, 8, and 1.

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Tr y changing the Router’s default speed of 9600 bps and setting your terminal emulation software to 
match the new speed.

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Verify the accuracy of the default gateway’s IP address (entered in the IP Setup or Easy Setup screen).

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Use the Netopia Firmware Version 5.4’s Ping utility, in the Utilities & Diagnostics screen, and tr y to Ping 
local and remote hosts. See 

 for instructions on how to use the Ping utility. If you can 

successfully Ping hosts using their IP addresses but not their domain names (198.34.7.1 but not 
garcia.netopia.com, for example), verify that the DNS ser ver’s IP address is correct and that it is reachable 
from the Router (use Ping).

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If you are using filters, check that your filter sets are not blocking the type of connections you are tr ying to 
make.

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Obser ve the Ethernet LEDs to see if data traffic flow appears to be normal.

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Check the WAN statistics and LAN statistics screens to see more specific information on data traffic flow 
and address ser ving. See 

 for more information.