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# Troubleshooting

[**Gallagher SMB Controller** ](/smb/help-resources/troubleshooting/gallagher-smb-controller.md)

* How do I replace a faulty controller?
* Why does the Controller appear unresponsive?
* What are the common statuses of the SMB Controller?
* How do I configure a static IP address for the SMB controller?
* What is the communication process of the SMB Controller?
* The firmware upgrade won’t complete – how do I get the controller updated?
* The firmware upgrade is really slow and is continuing to load - what could cause this?
* The controller won’t register, it keeps asking the serial number, when it is entered it keeps going back to that message status of the controller is on 5 flash.
* How do I clear the SMB Controllers configuration needs to be cleared?
* How are the DIP switches used?
* How do I configure the controller with proxy server settings?
* How do I obtain the Diagnostic Logs from the Gallagher SMB Controller?
* Can I restart the SMB controller when I’m not onsite?
* How do I get the SMB Controller to sync its time (NTP)?
* How do I manually change the SMB Controller’s time?
* Are there Command Line tools to help installers check cloud connections from a site?
* Customer app has 'Controller is Offline' incident and it can't be processed or closed.
* When assigning a Controller, I get an error message "<mark style="color:red;">Controller xxxx was not found</mark>"

[**Gallagher Hardware**](/smb/help-resources/troubleshooting/controller-offline-alarm.md)

* What do I do if the I/O Boards are going offline randomly?
* HBUS Devices are not coming online but the Controller has detected the device and has events.
* I'm trying to delete a HBUS device and getting the message "<mark style="color:red;">Can't delete</mark>"
* When a user disarms using the T30, it creates a tamper event
* Which SMB kit should I use? (New Zealand & Australia)

[**Gallagher SMB vs CC**](/smb/help-resources/troubleshooting/gallagher-smb-vs-command-centre.md)

* What are the commonalities?
* What are the main differences?

[**Connectivity**](/smb/help-resources/troubleshooting/connectivity.md)

* How will I know if the Cloud goes down?
* What do I do if I lose connection to the internet on my phone or at site?
* Controller drops connectivity through the LAN port Intermittently - occurs multiple times a day

[**Configuration**](/smb/help-resources/troubleshooting/configuration.md)

* Why can’t I log into the SMB Installer Portal?
* A user has a user code and privilege to disarm but the code won’t disarm the system.
* How do I configure the double badge for arming functionality?
* How do I get the ASSIGN TAG option to show in the Credentials screen?
* The door state is not reflecting correctly – how do I fix is?
* How do I connect two sites together?
* Alarm Transmitter not connected events
* Tags toggle is missing from site details.
* User Code Length is missing from Site Actions

[**Credential Groups**](https://app.gitbook.com/o/Luj2l6y6cIUPXJwbC574/s/j78FgrliX8rYCdK2hg8n/~/changes/133/troubleshooting/credential-groups)

* Do end users need to update Customer App to access this feature?
* Installer Technician failed to move a site into an existing Credential Group or to another Credential Group - how can this be done?
* Does the Site need to be in Installer Mode to make changes?
* What if the customer doesn't want a site in a Credential Group anymore?
* How do I know which sites are in a Credential Group?
* I don't see Credential Group column on my Installer Portal mobile view

[**SMB app**](/smb/help-resources/troubleshooting/app-notifications.md)

* Are there any phone requirements for the SMB app to work?
* What happens if the user doesn’t get the mobile app invitation?
* Technical Support have asked for the mobile app log files, how do I get them?
* How come the customer can arm their site when the door is open?
* What do I do if the user gets a new phone?
* Is there a web version of the SMB app?
* Not sure if you are receiving notifications?
* What to do if you are not receiving notifications
* The customer has an incident in the SMB app and they can't close it or claim it.
* Why does my Apple Wallet or Credit Card come up at the reader?

[**Notifications** ](https://app.gitbook.com/o/Luj2l6y6cIUPXJwbC574/s/j78FgrliX8rYCdK2hg8n/~/changes/154/troubleshooting/notifications)

* My Notifications are quiet and I can hardly hear them
* Can I customize the sound of Notifications?&#x20;

[**User Management**](/smb/help-resources/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-users.md)

* What happens if I forget my password or can't log into my phone app to reinvite myself?
* Sending an invitation email or text message
* I can't delete a Technician as they are the Primary Contact
* The Key Account Holder didn't get the SMB app invitation - what do I do?

[**Reporting an Issue**](/smb/help-resources/troubleshooting/reporting-an-issue.md)

* Installer Issues
* Customers Issues&#x20;


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