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Chapter ²: Troubleshooting 
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Problem
Action
Cannot access the Internet 
via wireless LAN adapter.
• 
Move the router closer to the wireless client.
• 
Check whether the wireless adapter is 
connected to the correct wireless router.
• 
Check whether the wireless channel in use 
conforms to the channels available in your 
country/area.
• 
Check the encryption settings.
• 
Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is 
correct.
• 
Retry using another Ethernet cable.
Internet is not accessible.
• 
Check the status indicators on the ADSL 
modem and the wireless router.
• 
Check if the WAN LED on the wireless 
router is ON. If the LED is not ON, change 
the cable and try again.
When ADSL Modem “Link” 
light is ON (not blinking), this 
means Internet Access is 
possible.
• 
Restart your computer.
• 
Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the 
wireless router and re-configure the settings.
• 
Check if the WAN LED on the wireless 
router is ON.
• 
Check the wireless encryption settings.
• 
Check if the computer can get the IP 
address (via both wired network and 
wireless network).
• 
Ensure that your web browser is configured 
to use the local LAN, and is not configured 
to use a proxy server.
If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks 
continuously or stays off, 
Internet access is not possible 
- the Router is unable to 
establish a connection with 
the ADSL network.
• 
Ensure that all your cables are all properly 
connected .
• 
Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL 
or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then 
reconnect the cord.
• 
If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays 
OFF, contact your ADSL service provider.
Network name or encryption 
keys are forgotten.
• 
Try setting up the wired connection and 
configuring the wireless encryption again.
• 
Press the Restore button at the rear panel 
of the wireless router for more than five 
seconds.