D-Link DWL-G520 Status, Frequency, Wireless Mode, Encryption, Tx Rate, Channel, Signal Strength

Page 13

Link Info

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DWL-G520:

Status:

Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point or Router to which the

DWL-G520 is associated

SSID:

The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network.

The factory SSID setting is default.

Frequency:

802.11g indicates that the DWL-

G520 is communicating in the 2.4GHz band.

Wireless Mode:

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility

Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hocwill be displayed here. (Please see the Getting Started section in this manual for an explanation of these two modes.)

Encryption:

You can see if WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is Enabled or Disabled here.

Tx Rate:

Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum of 54Mbps.

Channel:

The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G520.

Signal Strength:

Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-G520 wireless connection to the Access Point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the Access Point and the DWL-G520. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.

Packet Count:

Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received.

Rescan Button:

Rescans for the strongest signal in your environment and associates with that Access Point or Router.

13

Image 13

Contents Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G520 Contents Package Contents Introduction Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range Features & BenefitsPeople use Wlan technology for many different purposes Wireless BasicsStandards-Based Technology Wireless BasicsInstallation Considerations LEDs Getting StartedGetting Started IP Address Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc NetworkSelect the Wireless Networks tab Using the Configuration UtilitySignal Strength Wireless ModeStatus FrequencyAuthentication ConfigurationData Encryption Key Length IP SettingsIeee KeysPower Mode Profile IP SettingsFrequencyAdvanced Super GSite Survey Site Survey Add AdvancedAdvanced Security Settings Site Survey Configuration802.1x Advanced Security Settings EAP Types EAP-MD5 Trusted CA List Ttls IdentityAuthentication WPA Authentication WPA-PSK Passphrase 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 Networking Basics 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 XP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DWL-G520 Power and Link lights are not on Cannot connect to the Access Point or the Wireless RouterForgot my Encryption key Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G520 Data Rates Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Technical Support USA only Warranty and RegistrationPage Important Note