Cabletron Systems 3Com Network Router User Manual


 
Troubleshooting 35
Verify Network Wiring
and Topology
1 Verify network wiring and topology for proper configuration:
Check that the cables used have proper pinouts and connectors.
Verify router configuration and filtration setting.
Check that network band use does not exceed 37% of bandwidth.
Verify wireless client operations.
Confirm AP operation.
Confirm AP and wireless client wireless LAN service area.
Check that the radio driver loaded properly.
Check that the wireless client PROTOCOL.INI or NET.CFG file is compatible
with the network operating system.
2 Slow or erratic performance:
Check wireless client and RF communications range.
Check antenna, connectors and cabling.
Verify the AP is using the primary antenna connection for single antenna use.
Verify that antenna diversity setting for AP is appropriate. If using one
antenna, the setting is Primary Only, if using two antennas, the setting is
Primary and Secondary.
Verify network traffic does not exceed 37% of bandwidth.
Check to see that the wired network does not exceed 10 broadcast
messages per second.
Verify wired network topology and configuration.
Setting Up Wireless
Clients
Refer to documentation for installing drivers, client software and testing. Use the
default values for the WLAN service area and other configuration parameters until
network connection verification.