D-Link DWL-520 manual Encryption

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Configuration Utility (continued)

Encryption

D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility

Fig. 5.5

Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption

settings to communicate on the network.

Data Encryption – enable Encryption by clicking on the box. The DWL- 520+ has Encryption disabled as the default setting.

Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes:

Open Authentication – communicates the key across the network

Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings

Auto – will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client

Network Key – enter a key in either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format

Key Format - ASCII or Hexadecimal

Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127

Key type - select the key length, either 64, 128 or 256 bits Key Index – You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to save the changes.

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Contents LinkAirPlus DWL-520+ Contents Package Contents Introduction Features and Benefits Power/ActivityLEDs Wireless Basics Standards Based Technology Wireless BasicsInstallation Considerations Getting Started Getting Started IP Address Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon Using the Configuration UtilityConfiguration Configuration Utility Encryption Available Networks ProfilesProperties Properties About Troubleshooting AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter AdaptersStatus Forgot my Encryption key Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWL-520+ Power and Link lights are not on Computer does not recognize the DWL-520+ Wireless AdapterPage Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPHow can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-520+ How do I use the 4x feature?Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Naming your Computer Windows XPComputer Select Properties and click Name Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type CommandAssigning a Static IP Address Control PanelNetwork Connections Protocol TCP/IP Area Connections Click PropertiesIP Address Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging Checking the Wireless Connection by PingingAdding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Printers and Faxes Click on Add a printer Adding a local printerSelect Use the following port Select Local printer attached to this computerAdding a local printer Adding a local printer Printers and Faxes Go to Start Printers FaxesSetting up a network printer Add a PrinterPrinter Select Browse for a printer To check for proper installation Go to Start Local Printer Setting up an LPR printerSelect Create a new port Click Settings Networking Basics Setting up an LPR printerClick Have Disk Click Next Select Yes, to print a test Other Tasks Technical SpecificationsWarranty Transmitter Output PowerPhysical Dimensions TemperatureTech Support for customers within Canada Contacting Technical SupportLimited Warranty and Registration Page FCC Caution Important Note