D-Link DWL-G132 manual Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP

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Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000

Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wire- less router or access point, as shown.

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Contents Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 Contents Package Contents Introduction Introduction Features and Benefits Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatibleWireless Basics People use Wlan technology for many different purposesWireless Basics Installation ConsiderationsGetting Started Getting Started DWL-G132Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network UsingtheConfigurationUtility View Available Wireless NetworksUsing the Configuration Utility Wireless ModeLink Info StatusSignal Quality EncryptionConnection Info Tx RateSelect Enabled or Disabled ConfigurationData Encryption IP Settings Proxy Settings Use the same proxy server for all protocols HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher SocksAdvanced Fragmentation Threshold RTS ThresholdSite Survey Configuration or Properties you can Configuration, Add or PropertiesSite Survey Add Advanced Configure Authentication WPAClick Authentication Config Authentication WPA Advanced Security Settings Authentication WPA Advanced Security Settings Add Authentication WPA -PSKAuthentication WPA-PSK Advanced Security Settings AboutUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Right-click on My Computer Select Properties Computer Description if you wish this field is optionalChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Local Area Connection icon in the task bar Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Control PanelNetworking Basics Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP Go to Start My Computer Properties Hardware Tab Click Device ManagerTroubleshooting Link AirPlus G DWL-G132 Wireless USB AdapterWhy does my wireless connection keep dropping? Why can’t I get a wireless connection?Temperature Media Access ControlStandard Bus TypeTechnical Specifications Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note