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Using the Configuration Utility

Status

If you enable WEP encryption or Turbo Mode make sure to enable WEP encryption and Turbo Mode on all the devices in your network.

The Status screen displays the current properties of the DWL-AB520.

Connection Status- indicates the connection status: either connected or discon- nected.

Network Name-	displays the network name that you have input
Network Type-	indicates either Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure and
	Ad-Hoc
WEP Status-	either Enable or Disable
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is a
security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks
Speed-	indicates data rate speed
Signal Strength-	displays the signal strength
MAC Address-	Media Access Control address is a unique hardware address
	that identifies the DWL-AB520 on the network
Radio Status-	ON or OFF
Turbo Mode-	Enable or Disable. Disable is the default setting
Click OK or Apply-	click Apply to save the changes	16

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Contents Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Wireless Basics LedsWireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network Getting StartedDWL-AB520 IP Address Using the Configuration Utility ConfigurationUsing the Configuration Utility ConfigurationPropertiesInfrastructure and ad-hoc Network Name Option Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking 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? Technical Specifications TemperatureTechnical Specifications 802.11a Specifications 802.11b SpecificationsTechnical Specifications 802.11b Specifications Contacting Technical SupportWarranty and Registration Page 09/25/2002