D-Link DIR-455 manual Connect to a Wireless Network, Using Windows XP

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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connect 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 the 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 TrademarksTable of Contents Troubleshooting Wireless Basics ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Rear Panel PowerHardware Overview LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN SIMWPS Front PanelWAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 SMS WlanLEDs WANInstallation Connect to Your NetworkConnect a Telephone Wireless Installation Considerations Configuration Web-based Configuration UtilityClick Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin Setup WizardInternet Connection Setup Wizard Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip toPage Page Page Manual Internet Connection Setup Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to beginInternet Connection Internet Connection TypeDynamic IP Dhcp PPPoE Pptp IP Address Address ModeReconnect Mode Pptp Subnet MaskL2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet MaskAuthentication Dialed NumberKeep Alive Static IP GRE Settings GRE TunnelTunnels Information Wireless Settings Wireless Network SettingsMode Wireless Security Mode Network Settings Router SettingsDhcp Lease Time Dhcp Server SettingsEnable Dhcp Server Secondary Wins IP AddressVPN Settings Page Tunnel 1 IKE Encapsulation Protocol ESP, AH, or ESP+AHPage Page IKE Proposal Settings Ipsec Proposal SettingsTunnel 1 Manual Key Page Encapsulation Protocol ESP, AH, or ESP+AH Preshared Key XAuth Server ModePFS Group Remote IDIKE Proposal Settings Message Service SMS InboxCreate Message Inbox CancelReceiver RefreshCopy to EnableVirtual Server Virtual Servers ListApplication Rules Application RulesLocal IP Ports QoS EngineQOS Packet Filter QoS PriorityMAC Filtering Settings MAC Address FilterMAC Filtering Rules URL Filter URL Filtering RulesOutbound Filter Setting Outbound FilterOutbound Filter Rules List Intbound Filter Setting Inbound FilterInbound Filter Rules List Snmp Set CommunityRIP Setting RoutingRouting Rules Advanced Wireless Dtim Interval WMM Capable TX RatesAdvanced Network UpnpWAN Ping Admin AdministratorRemote Management Time Zone ConfigurationTime Set the Time and DateSyslog Mail Settings System Firmware Dynamic DNS Username / E-mail Enter the Username for yourSystem Check Schedules Device Information Logs Statistics Wireless Support Wireless Security What is WEP?Configure WEP Next to Security Mode, select Enable WEP SecurityWhat is WPA? Configure WPA-PSK Configure WPA Radius Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows VistaConfigure Wireless Security Page Using Windows XP Configure WEP Page Configure WPA-PSK Page Troubleshooting Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?What can I do if I forgot my password? Wireless Basics Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Wireless Personal Area Network WpanHome Small Office and Home OfficeCentralize your Router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceSecurity Wireless Modes Networking Basics Check your IP addressStatically Assign an IP address StepTechnical Specifications GSM Band GSM/GPRS/EDGEDimensions L x W x H