D-Link dwl-ab520 manual Infrastructure and ad-hoc

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Using the Configuration Utility

Configuration>Advanced

Click on Advanced in the Configuration window to select the type of WLAN (Wire- less Local Area Network) to which you wish to connect. Select from the following options in the Advanced pop-up window:

WLAN type to connect

Infrastructure and ad-hoc

network-

Infrastructure

network only-

Ad-hoc

network only-

Automatically connect to non-preferred networks-

Close-

choose this option to connect to both Infrastructure and Ad- Hoc networks

choose this option to connect to Infrastructure networks only (networks with an Access Point like the DI-764)

choose this option to connect directly to another ethernet adapter equipped computer

choose this option to connect to any available network. (This option could result in a security risk.)

click Close to save the changes.

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Contents Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Leds Wireless BasicsWireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Getting Started Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network IP Address DWL-AB520Configuration Using the Configuration UtilityConfigurationProperties Using the Configuration UtilityInfrastructure and ad-hoc Network Name Option Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Naming your Computer Checking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Temperature Technical Specifications802.11b Specifications Technical Specifications 802.11a SpecificationsContacting Technical Support Technical Specifications 802.11b SpecificationsWarranty and Registration Page 09/25/2002