D-Link DIR-68 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

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Contents Page Trademarks PrefaceManual Revisions Table of Contents Wireless Security Troubleshooting Wireless BasicsTechnical Specifications Networking BasicsProductPackageOverviewContents System Requirements Browser RequirementsIntroduction Total PerformanceFeatures Hardware Overview ConnectionsLEDs WCN LEDInstallation Before you BeginWireless Installation Considerations Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem Turn on your computerConnect to Another Router Installation Getting Started Configuration Web-based Configuration UtilitySetup Wizard Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to beginConfiguration Configuration Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic CableInternet Setup ConnectionPptp Page L2TP Page Static assigned by ISP Wireless Settings Mode 2.4GHzChannel Scan Network Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Device NameDhcp Server Settings Type Secondary Wins IP AddressDhcp Reservation ClientsPage Virtual Server Configuration Port Forwarding Application Rules Enable Traffic Traffic Shaping QoS EngineClassification Network Filters Access Control Access Control Wizard Access Control Wizard Website Filters Add Website Select Allow or Deny Filtering RuleInbound Filters Firewall Settings Application Level Gateway Configuration Routing Advanced Wireless Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup DefaultDevice Wizard Inbound Filter Advanced Network SettingsUPnP Administrator Settings Time Settings SysLog Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog ServerEmail Settings Enable Email Notification From Email AddressAccount Name Password On Log Full On Schedule Smtp Server AddressSystem Settings File name for the settingsUpdate Firmware Ddns System Check Schedules Device Information Save Log Apply Log Settings RefreshLog Stats Internet Sessions Page Wireless Support Wireless Security What is WPA?Wireless Security Setup Wizard Launch Wireless Security Setup WizardIf you selected Manually, the following screen will appear Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard Configure WPA-Personal PSK Configure WPA-Enterprise Radius Security Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows VistaConfigure Wireless Security Security 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 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Wireless Personal Area Network WpanHome Small Office and Home OfficeSecurity Centralize your router or Access PointEliminate Interference Wireless Modes Networking Basics Check your IP addressStep Step Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click PropertiesTechnical Specifications Wireless Signal Rates1 Ieee 802.11n draft 2.0 HT20/HT40FCC Caution CE Mark WarningFCC Statement IC statement IC Radiation Exposure Statement