D-Link DIR-455 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 or WEP 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 TrademarksTable of Contents Troubleshooting Wireless Basics ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Power Hardware OverviewRear Panel LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN SIMFront Panel WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4WPS SMS WlanLEDs WANInstallation Connect to Your NetworkConnect a Telephone Wireless Installation Considerations Configuration Web-based Configuration UtilitySetup Wizard Internet Connection Setup WizardClick Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin 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 Address Mode Reconnect ModePptp IP Address Pptp Subnet MaskL2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet MaskDialed Number AuthenticationKeep Alive Static IP GRE Settings GRE TunnelTunnels Information Wireless Network Settings Wireless SettingsMode Wireless Security Mode Network Settings Router SettingsDhcp Server Settings Enable Dhcp ServerDhcp Lease Time 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 XAuth Server Mode PFS GroupPreshared Key Remote IDIKE Proposal Settings SMS Inbox Message ServiceCreate Message Cancel ReceiverInbox RefreshEnable Virtual ServerCopy to Virtual Servers ListApplication Rules Application RulesQoS Engine QOS Packet FilterLocal IP Ports QoS PriorityMAC Address Filter MAC Filtering SettingsMAC Filtering Rules URL Filter URL Filtering RulesOutbound Filter Outbound Filter SettingOutbound Filter Rules List Inbound Filter Intbound Filter SettingInbound Filter Rules List Snmp Set CommunityRouting RIP SettingRouting Rules Advanced Wireless Dtim Interval WMM Capable TX RatesUpnp Advanced NetworkWAN Ping Administrator AdminRemote Management Configuration TimeTime Zone 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 OfficeEliminate Interference Centralize your Router or Access PointSecurity Wireless Modes Networking Basics Check your IP addressStatically Assign an IP address StepTechnical Specifications GSM Band GSM/GPRS/EDGEDimensions L x W x H