D-Link DWL-G520+ manual Using the Configuration Utility

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Using the Configuration Utility

If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-G520+, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. How- ever, in Windows XP, you will instead use zero configuration utility.

Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-G520+, you must install the drivers and the configuration utility from the CD-ROM that came with the DWL- G520+. (Please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product.) After you have completed this installation and restarted your computer, you can access the Configuration Utility at any time by clicking on this icon that will appear on your desktop.

After double-clicking on the icon on the desktop (shown at right), the Link Info window shown on the next page will appear:

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Contents Link AirPlus Xtreme G+TM DWL-G520+ Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Wireless Basics Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Getting Started „ a wireless Router D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ DI-624+Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ DWL-G650+ or D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ DWL-G520+ or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+DWL-G520+with IP Address Using the Configuration Utility Link Info Configuration Encryption Available Networks Site SurveyProfiles AddAdd New Profile About 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 „ Right-click on My Computer Naming your ComputerComputer name Checking the IP Address in Windows XPAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections „ Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP „ Click Properties Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP Properties TroubleshootingHardware Tab ManagerTroubleshooting DWL-G520+ Power and Link lights are not on Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerComputer does not recognize the DWL-G520+ Wireless Adapter Forgot my Encryption keyTroubleshooting How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G520+ Technical Specifications Power Consumption Media Access ControlTransmitter Output Power Data RatesTech Support for customers within Canada Contacting Technical SupportWarranty and Registration Page Important Note