D-Link DWL-AG660 manual UsingtheConfigurationUtility, View Available Wireless Networks

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UsingtheConfigurationUtility

D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG660 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the DWL-AG660 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below*.) Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration Utility. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start>Programs>D-Link AirPremierTM AG >D-Link AirPremierTM AG Utility.

If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility.

To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of your computer screen.

In the window that appears, select

View Available Wireless Networks

and click the Advanced button. The screen at right will appear.

Select the Wireless Networks tab.

Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration.

To access the WPA security features of the DWL-AG660 you must install the Aegis software (included on the

installation CD) before inserting the Adapter into your laptop PC.

After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link

Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D-Link

Configuration Utility icon.

*Configuration Utility icon in the system tray

If the icon does not display in the taskbar, then click on this icon on your desktop to open.

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Contents DWL-AG660 Contents Package Contents Introduction User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities FeaturesWireless Basics Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG530 Wireless BasicsStandards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Getting Started Wireless router D-Link AirPremierTMAG DI-784Link AirPro DWL-AB520, or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure2 NetworkDWL-AG660 Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc NetworkView Available Wireless Networks UsingtheConfigurationUtilityLink Info Using the Configuration UtilityFrequency Configuration Encryption WEP Encryption WPA Encryption WPA PSK Refresh- Click on Site Survey Using the Configuration Utility About Networking Basics Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Right-click on My Computer Naming your ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Default GatewayClick Properties Subnet MaskNetworking Basics Hardware Tab Click Device Manager TroubleshootingDWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter TroubleshootingCannot connect to the access point or the wireless router Under Tools select Folder Options… select View How can I avoid connection problems using the DWL-AG660 Physical Dimensions TemperatureWeight WarrantyTechnical Specifications Technical Support Page Page 10/15/04