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WIRELESS Messages

WIRELESS messages pertain to the wireless LAN adapter. For messages that refer to WIRELESS, but do not appear here, see "Messages Common to All Modules".


ACCESS, access point error
Severity:
Error
Explanation:
The software detected an error reported by the Access Point. Usually the LAN adapter is restarted in an attempt to recover from this error.
User Action:
Make sure that the terminal and Access Point are properly configured and that there are enough Access Points to provide adequate coverage of the area. If the problem persists, please contact your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.

ANTCHG, antenna status change

Severity:
Information
Explanation:
Displayed on a terminal with a RangeLAN 7200 LAN adapter installed when the terminal detects a change in the antenna status.
User Action:
Make sure the antenna is securely attached to the LAN adapter card. If the message persists, please contact your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.

ANTCON, antenna connected

Severity:
Information
Explanation:
Displayed on a terminal with a RangeLAN 7200 LAN adapter installed when the antenna is reconnected.
User Action:
None.

ANTDIS, antenna disconnected

Severity:
Information
Explanation:
Displayed on a terminal with a RangeLAN 7200 LAN adapter installed when the terminal detects that the antenna is disconnected.
User Action:
Make sure that the antenna is securely attached to the LAN adapter card. If the message persists, please contact your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.

IBUFFER, internal buffer error: reason_code

Severity:
Error
Explanation:
The software detected an internal buffer error. Usually the LAN adapter is restarted in an attempt to recover from this error.
User Action:
If this problem persists, please contact NCD Technical Support.

IMBUF, mbuf error: reason_code

Severity:
Error
Explanation:
The software detected a communication buffer error. Usually the LAN adapter is restarted in an attempt to recover from this error.
User Action:
If this problem persists, please contact NCD Technical Support.

INACTIVITY, wireless inactivity time out

Severity:
Information
Explanation:
The LAN adapter has issued an inactivity time out.
User Action:
None; the terminal software ignores this message.

INITFAIL, initialization failure: reason_code

Severity:
Fatal
Explanation:
The terminal failed to initialize the LAN adapter card.
User Action:
Try the following remedies, in the order given:

    1. Make sure the LAN adapter card is fully inserted in the slot and the antenna is properly connected.

    2. Make sure the terminal is properly configured for wireless use.

    3. Make sure the Access Point is properly configured.

    4. Test the wireless system to make sure the terminal is within the range of an Access Point.

    If you cannot find the source of the problem, please call your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.


INSTACK, internal stack error: reason_code

Severity:
Warning
Explanation:
The software detected an internal stack error. Usually, the adapter is restarted in an attempt to overcome this error.
User Action:
If the problem persists, please contact NCD Technical Support.

INTERRUPT, unexpected interrupt

Severity:
Warning
Explanation:
The terminal received an unexpected interrupt from the LAN adapter card.
User Action:
None; the terminal software ignores this command. If the message persists, please contact your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.

INVALID, invalid command command_ID

Severity:
Warning
Explanation:
The terminal received an invalid command from the LAN adapter card.
User Action:
None; the terminal software ignores this command. If the message persists, please contact your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.

ISTATUS, internal status error: reason_code

Severity:
Warning
Explanation:
The software detected an internal stack error. Usually, the adapter is restarted in an attempt to overcome this error.
User Action:
If the problem persists, please contact NCD Technical Support.

RECEIVE, receive error: reason_code

Severity:
Error
Explanation:
The software detected a receive status error. Usually, the LAN adapter is restarted in an attempt to recover from this error. This problem may be caused by intermittent communication between the terminal and the Access Point and may indicate that there are not enough Access Points to provide adequate coverage of the area.
User Action:
If this problem persists, please contact NCD Technical Support.

RESFAIL, reset failure: reason_code

Severity:
Fatal
Explanation:
The terminal failed to reset the LAN adapter card.
User Action:
None, but if the message persists, please contact your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.

RESTARTED, wireless adapter restarted

Severity:
Information
Explanation:
The wireless adapter has restarted. This usually occurs when the adapter is recovering from a communication error.
User Action:
Make sure the LAN adapter card is fully inserted in the slot and the antenna is properly connected. If the problem persists, please contact your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.

RTIMEOUT, receive timeout error: reason_code

Severity:
Error
Explanation:
The software timed out on receipt of a packet. Usually, the LAN adapter is restarted in an attempt to recover from this error. This problem may be caused by intermittent communication between the terminal and the Access Point and may indicate that there are not enough Access Points to provide adequate coverage of the area.
User Action:
If this problem persists, please contact NCD Technical Support.

TOFAIL, timeout waiting for interrupt

Severity:
Fatal
Explanation:
The terminal timed out waiting for an interrupt.
User Action:
Try the following remedies in the order given:

    1. Make sure the LAN adapter card is fully inserted in the slot and the antenna is properly connected.

    2. Make sure the terminal is properly configured for wireless use.

    3. Make sure the Access Point is properly configured.

    4. Test the wireless system to make sure the terminal is within the range of an Access Point.

    If you cannot find the source of the problem, please contact your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.


TRANSMIT, transmit error

Severity:
Fatal
Explanation:
The terminal detected a transmit error to the Access Point.
User Action:
Try the following remedies in the order given:

    1. Make sure the LAN adapter card is fully inserted in the slot and the antenna is properly connected.

    2. Make sure the terminal is properly configured for wireless use.

    3. Make sure the Access Point is properly configured.

    4. Test the wireless system to make sure the terminal is within the range of an Access Point.

    If you cannot find the source of the problem, please contact your service personnel or NCD Technical Support.


TTIMEOUT, transmit timeout error: reason_code

Severity:
Error
Explanation:
The software timed out on transmit of a packet. Usually, the LAN adapter is restarted in an attempt to recover from this error. This problem may be caused by intermittent communication between the terminal and the Access Point and may indicate that there are not enough Access Points to provide adequate coverage of the area.
User Action:
If this problem persists, please contact NCD Technical Support.


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