D-Link DIR-625 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 Table of Contents Warranty Registration Wireless SecurityProductPackageOverviewContents Total Performance IntroductionFeatures Connections Hardware OverviewInternet LED LEDsBefore you Begin InstallationWireless Installation Considerations Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem Connect to Another Router Installation Web-based Configuration Utility ConfigurationClick Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin Setup WizardConfiguration Configuration Configuration Dynamic Cable Manual ConfigurationPPPoE DSL Internet SetupPptp Page L2TP Page Static assigned by ISP Big Pond Wireless Settings Visibility Status Network Settings Dhcp Server Settings Dhcp Reservation Virtual Server Configuration Port Forwarding Application Rules Speed QoS EngineNetwork Filters Access Control Access Control Wizard Access Control Wizard Website Filters Inbound Filters Firewall Settings Application Level Gateway ALG Configuration Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas Advanced Wireless SettingsAdvanced Network Settings Administrator Settings Time Settings SysLog Server SysLog Server SysLogAuthentication authentication Email SettingsSystem Settings Check Email Notification of Newer Firmware Update FirmwareDdns System Check Schedules Device Information Log Active Sessions StatsSupport WirelessWhat is WEP? Wireless SecurityWhat is WPA? Wireless Security Setup Wizard Security Security Configure WEP Configure WPA-Personal PSK Configure WPA-Enterprise Radius Security Using Windows XP Connect to a Wireless NetworkConfigure WEP Connecting to a Wireless Network 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 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepMSC Dimensions Technical SpecificationsPhone Support Contacting Technical SupportLimited Warranty WarrantyNon-Applicability of Warranty Limited Software WarrantyDisclaimer of Other Warranties What Is Not CoveredGoverning Law Limitation of LiabilityTrademarks Copyright StatementCE Mark Warning FCC StatementFCC Caution IC Radiation Exposure Statement IC statementRegistration