D-Link DWL-AG660 manual Wireless Basics

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Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to- use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

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Contents DWL-AG660 Contents Package Contents Introduction Features User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilitiesWireless Basics Wireless Basics Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG530Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Wireless router D-Link AirPremierTMAG DI-784 Getting StartedLink AirPro DWL-AB520, or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure2 Network Getting StartedSetting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network DWL-AG660UsingtheConfigurationUtility View Available Wireless NetworksUsing the Configuration Utility Link InfoFrequency 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 Naming your Computer Right-click on My ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Networking Basics Click Properties Default GatewayAssigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Subnet MaskNetworking Basics Troubleshooting Hardware Tab Click Device ManagerTroubleshooting DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus AdapterCannot 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 Weight TemperaturePhysical Dimensions WarrantyTechnical Specifications Technical Support Page Page 10/15/04