D-Link DWL-520 manual Features and Benefits, LEDs, Power/Activity

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Features and Benefits

•Supports 802.1x authentication security

•Now even faster performance with the new 4x feature, when used with 4x-enabled DI-614+ or 4x-enabled DWL-900AP+

•Speeds up to 2X faster, with data transfer rates up to 22Mbps, when used with other D-Link AirPlus products

•Fully compatible with standard 802.11b-compliant devices

•Provides up to 20% faster data transfer rates when used with standard 802.11b-compliant devices

•Stronger Network Security with 256-bit WEP encryption

•Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching

•Automatically discovers available networks when using the included Configuration utility

•Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point and peer-to- peer communication in ad-hoc mode

•Quick and Easy installation into desktop PCs

LEDs

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-520+ has one LED:

Power/Activity - Green LED lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to a power source and blinks to indicate activity.

Power/Activity

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Contents LinkAirPlus DWL-520+ Contents Package Contents Introduction LEDs Features and BenefitsPower/Activity 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 Properties Available NetworksProfiles Properties About Troubleshooting Status AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI AdapterAdapters DWL-520+ Power and Link lights are not on Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerComputer does not recognize the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter Forgot my Encryption keyPage How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-520+ Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPHow do I use the 4x feature? Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Computer Select Properties and click Naming your ComputerWindows XP Name Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type CommandNetwork Connections Assigning a Static IP AddressControl Panel 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 FaxesPrinter Setting up a network printerAdd a Printer 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 SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Transmitter Output PowerTemperature WarrantyTech Support for customers within Canada Contacting Technical SupportLimited Warranty and Registration Page FCC Caution Important Note