D-Link DIR-657 manual Centralize your router or Access Point, Eliminate Interference, Security

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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.

Security

Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.

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Contents Page Preface Revision Date DescriptionInitial release Table of Contents Wireless Security TroubleshootingWireless Basics 111 113ProductPackageOverviewContents System Requirements Computer with the followingBrowser Requirements Introduction Total PerformanceFeatures Other Features Include Hardware Overview ConnectionsFront View LEDs Installation Before you BeginWireless Installation Considerations Getting Started Configuration Web-based Configuration UtilitySetup Wizard Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip toPage Page Page My Internet Connection Host Name Use Unicasting Manual ConfigurationDynamic Cable MAC AddressInternet Setup PPPoE DSLReconnect Mode Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or Manual PptpAddress Address ModeUsername Password Reconnect Mode DNS ServersStatic assigned by ISP Wireless Settings ScheduleNetwork Settings IP Address Subnet MaskDhcp Server Settings NetBIOS ScopeDhcp Reservation Dynamic Dhcp IP addresses ClientsMedia Server IPv6 Internet Connection IPv6 Manual Setup Auto DetectionAutoconfiguration Type Select Stateful DHCPv6 Static IPv6 StatefulMy IPv6 Connection WAN IPv6 Address Settings Static IPv6 StatelessSelect either Slaac + Rdnss or Slaac + Stateless DHCPv6 Autoconfiguration Stateful My IPv6 Connection IPv6 DNS SettingsAutoconfiguration 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 To 4 Tunneling Stateless Lifetime6rd Stateless Lifetime minutes6rd Stateful Link-Local Connectivity Parental Controls Virtual Server Name IP Address Inbound Filter SchedulePort Forwarding TCP/UDPApplication Rules Name TriggerFirewall Manual Uplink Speed Enable Traffic ShapingQoS Engine Automatic Classification Dynamic FragmentationConfiguration Network Filters MAC Address Dhcp Client ClearAccess Control Access Control WizardPage Page Configure Website Select Allow or Deny Filter Below Website FiltersInbound Filters Action Select Allow or DenyFirewall Settings Application Level Gateway Configuration Routing Advanced Wireless Settings Wish Settings Enable WishAutomatic Wish Rules Add Wireless Station Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPSPIN Settings Current PIN Reset PIN to Default Device WizardAdvanced Network Settings Guest Zone Between Zones zones createdIPv6 Firewall IPv6 Routing Administrator Settings ServerTime Settings SysLog Email Settings NotificationSystem 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 Stats Active SessionsWireless IPv6 Support Wireless Security What is WPA?Wi-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 Connect to a Wireless Network Using WindowsPage Page Using Windows Vista Configure Wireless Security Page Using Windows XP Configure WPA-PSK Page Troubleshooting Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?What can I do if I forgot my password? Ping url -f -l MTU value Page Wireless Basics What is Wireless?Home Small Office and Home OfficeCentralize your router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceSecurity Wireless Modes Networking Basics Check your IP addressStep Step Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click PropertiesTechnical Specifications Trademarks FCC CautionFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada StatementRadiation Exposure Statement