HotBrick VPN 800 Network Card User Manual


 
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Appendix C
Troubleshooting
Overview
This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the VPN 800/2
Firewall Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the VPN
800/2 Firewall Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
General Problems
Problem 1: Can't connect to the VPN 800/2 Firewall Router to configure it.
Solution 1:
Check the following:
The Load Balancer is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is
powered ON.
Ensure that your PC and the VPN 800/2 Firewall Router are on the same
network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP client), restart
it.
If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP
Address within the range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 and thus compatible
with the VPN 800/2 Firewall Router’s default IP Address of 192.168.1.1.
Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the VPN
800/2 Firewall Router.
In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control Panel-Network to
check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol.
Internet Access
Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error.
Solution 1:
A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps.
Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are
correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask, Default
gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address.
If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the VPN 800/2
Firewall Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its
settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.)
If the VPN 800/2 Firewall Router is configured correctly, check your Internet
connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly.
Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the VPN 800/2 Firewall
Router.