D-Link DIR-657 manual Using Windows XP

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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Using Windows® XP

Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

or

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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Contents Page Preface Revision Date DescriptionInitial release Table of Contents Wireless Security TroubleshootingWireless Basics 113 111ProductPackageOverviewContents System Requirements Computer with the followingBrowser Requirements Total Performance IntroductionFeatures Other Features Include Connections Hardware OverviewFront View LEDs Before you Begin InstallationWireless Installation Considerations Getting Started Web-based Configuration Utility ConfigurationClick Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to Setup WizardPage Page Page Dynamic Cable Manual ConfigurationMy Internet Connection Host Name Use Unicasting MAC AddressPPPoE DSL Internet SetupPptp Reconnect Mode Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or ManualUsername Password Reconnect Mode Address ModeAddress DNS ServersStatic assigned by ISP Schedule Wireless SettingsIP Address Subnet Mask Network SettingsNetBIOS Scope Dhcp Server SettingsDynamic Dhcp IP addresses Clients Dhcp ReservationMedia Server IPv6 Internet Connection Auto Detection IPv6 Manual SetupStatic IPv6 Stateful Autoconfiguration Type Select Stateful DHCPv6My IPv6 Connection WAN IPv6 Address Settings Static IPv6 StatelessSelect either Slaac + Rdnss or Slaac + Stateless DHCPv6 My IPv6 Connection IPv6 DNS Settings Autoconfiguration StatefulAutoconfiguration Stateless PPPoE Stateful Autoconfiguration Type Select Stateful DHCPv6 PPPoE Stateless Configuration IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling Stateful IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling Stateless To 4 Tunneling Stateful Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addressesEnter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes Lifetime To 4 Tunneling StatelessLifetime minutes 6rd Stateless6rd Stateful Link-Local Connectivity Parental Controls Virtual Server Inbound Filter Schedule Name IP AddressTCP/UDP Port ForwardingApplication Rules Name TriggerFirewall QoS Engine Enable Traffic ShapingManual Uplink Speed Automatic Classification Dynamic FragmentationConfiguration MAC Address Dhcp Client Clear Network FiltersAccess Control Wizard Access ControlPage Page Website Filters Configure Website Select Allow or Deny Filter BelowAction Select Allow or Deny Inbound FiltersFirewall Settings Application Level Gateway Configuration Routing Advanced Wireless Settings Wish Settings Enable WishAutomatic Wish Rules PIN Settings Current PIN Reset PIN to Default Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPSAdd Wireless Station Device WizardAdvanced Network Settings Between Zones zones created Guest ZoneIPv6 Firewall IPv6 Routing Server Administrator SettingsTime Settings SysLog Notification Email SettingsSystem Settings Load Settings from Local Hard DriveReboot Device Update Firmware Ddns System Check Schedules Wireless LAN Device InformationGeneral Log What to View View LevelsClear Email Now Save Log Active Sessions StatsWireless IPv6 Support What is WPA? Wireless SecurityWi-PnP Wireless Setup Page Wireless Security Setup Wizard Wireless Security Setup WizardPage Configure WPA-Personal PSK Configure WPA-Enterprise Radius Page Using Windows 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration Security Double-click the DIR-657 router Page Page Using Windows Connect to a Wireless NetworkPage Page Using Windows Vista Configure Wireless Security Page Using Windows XP Configure WPA-PSK Page Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? TroubleshootingWhat can I do if I forgot my password? Ping url -f -l MTU value Page What is Wireless? Wireless BasicsSmall Office and Home Office HomeCentralize your router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceSecurity Wireless Modes Check your IP address Networking BasicsStep Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepTechnical Specifications FCC Caution TrademarksFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada StatementRadiation Exposure Statement