D-Link DIR-615 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 Manual Revisions PrefaceTrademarks Date DescriptionTable of Contents Warranty Wireless SecurityNetworking Basics RegistrationProductPackageOverviewContents System Requirements CD Installation WizardComputer with the following Browser RequirementsFeatures Connections Hardware OverviewLEDs Power LEDInternet LED Local Network LEDsBefore you Begin InstallationWireless Installation Considerations Network Diagram Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem Connect to Another Router Installation Getting Started Web-based Configuration Utility ConfigurationInternet Connection Setup Wizard Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic CableInternet Connection is drop-down menu Dynamic IP Address Dhcp My Internet Connection Host NameMAC Address My Internet Select PPPoE Username/Password from PPPoE DSLManual Address Mode Username PasswordPptp Subnet Mask Pptp Gateway Page L2TP Page Static IP Address Wireless Settings Manual Wireless Network Setup Page Network Settings Dhcp Server Settings Dhcp Reservation NumberClients Page Virtual Server Configuration Port Forwarding Application Rules Speed QoS EngineNetwork Filters Access Control Wizard Access ControlAccess Control Wizard Access Control Wizard Website URL Domain Website FiltersInbound Filters Firewall Settings Enable SPI NAT Endpoint FilteringIP Address Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas Advanced Wireless SettingsAdvanced Network Settings UPnP SettingsMulticast Streams IPv6 Link-Local Connectivity Static IPv6 Stateful Autoconfiguration Type Select Stateful DHCPv6 or StatelessLifetime minutes Static IPv6 StatelessDHCPv6 Stateful DHCPv6 Stateless Address IPv6 over PPPoE StatefulCheck to enable the Autoconfiguration feature IPv6 over PPPoE Stateless Lifetime Autoconfiguration feature To 4 Tunneling StatefulAddress Address To 4 Tunneling Stateless IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling Stateful IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling Stateless Administrator Settings Time Settings SysLog Server SysLog Server SysLogAuthentication authentication Mail SettingsSystem Settings Check Email Notification of Newer Firmware Update FirmwareDdns System Check Schedules Device Information Igmp Multicast Log Stats Internet Sessions Page Wireless Support What is WPA? Wireless SecurityWireless Connection Setup Wizard Security Security Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard Configure WPA-Personal PSK Added overhead Configure WPA-Enterprise RadiusSecurity Using Windows Vista Connect to a Wireless NetworkConfigure WPA/WPA2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect Using WCN Using Windows XP Configure WPA-PSK Connecting to a Wireless Network Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? TroubleshootingWhat can I do if I forgot my password? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Basics Wireless Local Area Network Wlan What is Wireless?Wireless Personal Area Network Wpan HomeSmall Office and Home Office Eliminate Interference Centralize your router or Access PointSecurity Wireless ModesCheck your IP address Networking BasicsStep Statically Assign an IP addressTechnical Specifications For customers within the United States Contacting Technical SupportLimited Warranty WarrantyLimited Software Warranty Non-Applicability of WarrantySubmitting a Claim Disclaimer of Other Warranties What Is Not CoveredGoverning Law Limitation of LiabilityTrademarks Copyright StatementFCC Statement CE Mark WarningFCC Caution FCC Radiation Exposure StatementIC statement IC Radiation Exposure StatementRèglement d’Industry Canada Registration
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