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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Debugging This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the WNAP210 on? Go to "Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point" on page 2-4. • Have I connected the wireless access point correctly? Go to "Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point" on page 2-4. • I cannot remember the wireless access point's configuration password. Go to "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 3-8. Note: For up-to-date WNAP210 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNAP210.asp. If you have trouble setting up your WNAP210, check the tips below. No lights are lit on the wireless access point. It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to light. Wait a minute and check the Power LED on the access point. If the access point has no power: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to the access point. • Make sure that the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure that the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet. • Make sure that you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. 5-1 v1.0 March 2009

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5-1
v1.0 March 2009
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting and Debugging
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point.
After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem.
For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.
Is the WNAP210 on?
Go to
“Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point” on page 2-4
.
Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?
Go to
“Installing the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point” on page 2-4
.
I cannot remember the wireless access point’s configuration password.
Go to
“Changing the Administrator Password” on page 3-8
.
Note:
For up-to-date WNAP210 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit
.
If you have trouble setting up your WNAP210, check the tips below.
No lights are lit on the wireless access point.
It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to light. Wait a minute and check the Power LED on the
access point.
If the access point has no power:
Make sure that the power cord is connected to the access point.
Make sure that the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power
strip, make sure that the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify
that it is not a switched outlet.
Make sure that you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access
point.