3 problems with the wan, 4 problems with the wlan – ZyXEL Communications NBG-415N User Manual

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ZyXEL NBG-415N User’s Guide

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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

10.3 Problems with the WAN

10.4 Problems with the WLAN

Table 53 Troubleshooting the WAN

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The WAN LED is

off.

Check the connections between the ZyXEL Device WAN port and the cable/DSL

modem or Ethernet jack.

Check whether your cable/DSL device requires a crossover or straight-through

cable.

I cannot get a

WAN IP address

from the ISP.

In the web configurator, display the WAN screen to verify your Internet account

settings.

The ISP provides the WAN IP address after authenticating you. Authentication

may be through the user name and password, the MAC address or the host name.

The username and password are required for Internet access, make sure that you

have entered the correct service type, user name and password (be sure to use

the correct casing).

I cannot access

the Internet.

Make sure the ZyXEL Device is turned on and connected to the network.
Verify your WAN settings. Refer to the chapter on WAN setup.
Make sure you have entered the correct user name and password.

The Internet

connection

disconnects.

If you use PPPoE, PPTP or L2TP mode, check the idle time-out setting.
If the problem persists, contact your ISP.

Table 54 Troubleshooting the WLAN

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The WLAN LED is

off.

Check that the ON OFF switch is in the ON position. This switch allows you to

enable or disable WLAN connection on the ZyXEL Device without having to log

into the web configurator.

I cannot access

the WLAN.

Make sure you have configured your wireless station to use the same wireless

settings as the ZyXEL Device.
Check that you have set the wireless station to use the same wireless security

mode and/or keys.

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