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The Wlan Act blinks as an indication that the ap is sending or receiving data. It is constantly sending Beacons so I expect this is normal. The Wlan Link lights when there is a connection to a wirless device. Make sure the antennas are snug. Also shut every thing down and power up starting with modem, router (if you have one) then aps one at a time. If that dont work Id exchange it as a lemon
Hi all,
Well, my WAP54G access point just arrived yesterday and i have been
poking around with it all night, but still my connection fails or is
instable.
First thing:
1) I have a WAP54G with 7 leds in front, so version 1.0 or 1.1 if i amnot mistaking. Firmware running is 2.08 (the latest i think) From the
moment that the unit is booted, the ACT led of the WLAN starts flashing
and it just doesnt stop. I even haven't got ANY wireless PC connected.
My question: IS THIS NORMAL ??
I switched channels -> no effect. ACT led keeps flashing.
What is this activity ? Does the LED reflect activity on ALL channels ?
Because I have 2 other wireless networks available, all at a lower
signal strength. They use channels 11 and 5. I set my channel to 1.
2) I have NO SECURITY enabled (no MAC filt, no WEP, nothing) and stilli am having trouble connecting with my portable in the same room. The
portable is Windows XP SP2. XP firewall is OFF for the wireless
connection. When i try to connect to my wireless network (signal
strength 100%), the adapter ofter stays stuck in : "Waiting for the
network" or "Acquiring IP Address" (i use DHCP, but it doesn't seem to
work, i have tried with a fixed ip, no effect, i cant ping the default
gateway).
PS. I am using a WPC54G v1.2, also Linksys, running the latest drivers
(i think, setup application is v1.35)
3) When i reboot my router, PC and WAP it seems that 'sometimes' i amable to get a succesfull connection (that is: a valid ip address).
However, when i start a continious ping to the default gateway, it
fails +/- every 1.5 minutes for about 5 pings. Not enough to disturb my
browsing, but FATAL for any download longer than 1 minute.......
They have always told me to stick to one brand for maximum
interoperability, but Linksys cant even make their own products work
together......
Regards,
Geert
Taking a moment's reflection, Geert Nijs mused: | | 1) I have a WAP54G with 7 leds in front, so version 1.0 or 1.1 if i am | not mistaking. Firmware running is 2.08 (the latest i think) From the | moment that the unit is booted, the ACT led of the WLAN starts flashing | and it just doesnt stop. I even haven't got ANY wireless PC connected. | My question: IS THIS NORMAL ??
Yes. When you have no connections, the ACT light will blink at every beacon interval. What you have to watch for is the Link light blinking when you are not connected.
| 2) I have NO SECURITY enabled (no MAC filt, no WEP, nothing) and still | i am having trouble connecting with my portable in the same room. The | portable is Windows XP SP2. XP firewall is OFF for the wireless | connection. When i try to connect to my wireless network (signal | strength 100%), the adapter ofter stays stuck in : "Waiting for the | network" or "Acquiring IP Address" (i use DHCP, but it doesn't seem to | work, i have tried with a fixed ip, no effect, i cant ping the default | gateway). | PS. I am using a WPC54G v1.2, also Linksys, running the latest drivers | (i think, setup application is v1.35)
Make sure you aren't on the same channel as one of the other two wireless networks in your area. Channels 1, 6, and 11 are recommended; so, one of these should be available in your area. Also, bear in mind that if there is a fourth or fifth network in your area that is hiding its SSID, this could also be causing interference. So, you may need to try several channels.
| 3) When i reboot my router, PC and WAP it seems that 'sometimes' i am | able to get a succesfull connection (that is: a valid ip address). | However, when i start a continious ping to the default gateway, it | fails +/- every 1.5 minutes for about 5 pings. Not enough to disturb my | browsing, but FATAL for any download longer than 1 minute.......
This will likely cease when you get the issue resolved. Though, my wireless re-associated with my WAP during a download, and it has not caused a problem yet.
| They have always told me to stick to one brand for maximum | interoperability, but Linksys cant even make their own products work | together......
I am running the same hardware you are, and it works fine. You may have interference, or a bad component ... but they do work together.
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