User's Manual

Chapter 13 Troubleshooting
WAP3205 User’s Guide
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5 Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WAP3205 with the default IP address.
See Section 12.7 on page 110.
6 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Advanced Suggestion
• If your computer is connected wirelessly, use a computer that is connected to a LAN port.
I can see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WAP3205.
1 Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The default password is 1234. This field is
case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is not on.
2 This can happen when you fail to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again after
5 minutes.
3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the WAP3205.
4 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 13.4 on page
118.
13.3 Internet Access
I cannot access the Internet.
1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide.
2 Make sure the WAP3205 is connected to a broadband modem or router with Internet access.
3 If you are trying to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure the wireless settings in the wireless
client are the same as the settings in the AP.
•Go to Network > Wireless LAN > General > WDS and check if the WAP3205 is set to
bridge mode. Select Disable and try to connect to the Internet again.
4 Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again.
5 Go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode. Check your System Operation Mode setting.
•Select Access Point Mode if your WAP3205 bridges traffic between clients on the same
network.
•Select Client Mode if your WAP3205 needs a wireless client to connect to an existing access
point.