Appendix A
Troubleshooting
This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions.
Overview
This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Broadband VPN Gateway and some possible
solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Broadband VPN Gateway still does not function properly, contact your
dealer for further advice.
General Problems
Problem 1:
Can't connect to the Broadband VPN Gateway to configure it.
Solution 1:
Check the following:
• The Broadband VPN Gateway is properly installed, LAN connections
are OK, and it is powered ON.
• Ensure that your PC and the Broadband VPN Gateway are on the same
network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
• If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP
client), restart it.
• If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP
Address within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 and thus com-
patible with the Broadband VPN Gateway 's default IP Address of
192.168.0.1.
Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the
Broadband VPN Gateway.
In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control Panel-
Network to check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol.
Internet Access
Problem 1:
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error.
Solution 1:
A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting
steps.
• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings
are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network
Mask, Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address.
• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the
Broadband VPN Gateway. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect
to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN
and power connections.)
• If the Broadband VPN Gateway is configured correctly, check your
Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working
correctly.
Problem 2:
Some applications do not run properly when using the Broadband VPN
Gateway.
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