D-Link DIR-825 manual Centralize your router or Access Point, Eliminate Interference

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.

Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.

Tips

Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.

Centralize your router or Access Point

Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

Eliminate Interference

Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point.This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.

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Contents Page Preface Manual RevisionsTrademarks Revision Date DescriptionTable of Contents Wireless Security RegistrationProductPackageOverviewContents System Requirements Computer with the followingBrowser Requirements Utility RequirementsIntroduction Total PerformanceFeatures Hardware Overview ConnectionsPower LED LEDsInternet LED Status LEDInstallation Before you BeginWireless Installation Considerations Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem Connect to Another Router Installation Click Install Router Getting StartedConfiguration Web-based Configuration UtilitySetup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to beginConfiguration Configuration Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to beginDynamic Cable Host NamePrimary ServerInternet Setup PPPoE DSLConnection Pptp ManualPage Reconnect Mode Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or Manual L2TPPage Static assigned by ISP Wireless Settings Manual Wireless Settings 802.11n/g 2.4GHzPage 802.11n/a 5GHz Page Network Settings Router SettingsDhcp Server Settings Dhcp Reservation Virtual Server Configuration Port Forwarding Application Rules QoS Engine SpeedPage Network Filters Access Control Access Control WizardAccess Control Wizard Access Control Wizard Website Filters Add Website Select Allow or Deny Filtering RuleInbound Filters Firewall Settings Enable SPI NAT Endpoint FilteringEnable DMZ Routing Advanced Wireless Settings Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas802.11n/a 5GHz Wish Settings Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Reset PIN toStation Device WizardAdvanced Network Settings Enable UPnP WAN PingSecurity Mode Guest ZoneSchedule Administrator Settings Time Settings SysLog SysLog Server SysLog ServerEmail Settings Authentication authenticationSystem Settings Update Firmware Check Email Notification of Newer FirmwareDdns System Check Schedules Device Information Log Statistics Internet Sessions Wireless WishSupport Wireless Security What is WPA?Wireless Security Setup Wizard Security Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard Configure WPA-Personal PSK Next to Security Mode, select WPA-PersonalConfigure WPA-Enterprise Radius Next to Security Mode, select WPA-EnterpriseSecurity Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows VistaConfigure Wireless Security Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect Using WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista Using Windows XP Configure WPA-PSK Connecting to a Wireless Network Troubleshooting Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?What can I do if I forgot my password? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless Local Area Network WlanWireless Personal Area Network Wpan HomeSmall Office and Home Office Centralize your router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceWireless Modes SecurityNetworking Basics Check your IP addressStatically Assign an IP address StepTechnical Specifications Contacting Technical Support For customers within the United StatesWarranty Limited WarrantyLimited Software Warranty Non-Applicability of WarrantySubmitting a Claim What Is Not Covered Disclaimer of Other WarrantiesLimitation of Liability Governing LawTrademarks Copyright StatementCE Mark Warning FCC StatementFCC Caution FCC Radiation Exposure StatementICC Notice IC Radiation Exposure StatementRèglement d’Industry Canada Registration