D-Link DIR-635 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 you 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 Table of Contents Troubleshooting Wireless Basics Wireless SecurityNetworking Basics ProductPackageOverviewContents Total Performance IntroductionFeatures Connections Hardware OverviewInternet LED LEDsBefore you Begin InstallationWireless Installation Considerations Getting Started 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 Channel Width Wireless SettingsWireless Security Network Settings Dhcp Server Settings Dhcp Reservation Virtual Server Configuration Port Forwarding Application Rules Speed QoS EngineDhcp Client Network FiltersAccess Control Access Control Wizard Access Control Wizard Website Filters Inbound Filters Firewall Settings Application Level Gateway ALG Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced 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 WPA2 Configure WPA-Enterprise RadiusSecurity 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?Home Wireless Personal Area Network WpanSmall 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 StepConnect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem Connect to Another Router Appendix B Networking Basics LEDs Technical Specifications