D-Link DWL_7100 manual Getting Started

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Getting Started (continued)

An Infrastructure wireless network contains an access point or router. The Infrastructure Network example, shown here, contains the following D-Link network devices:

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Ethernet Router

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DWL-7100AP

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For a typical wireless setup (as shown above,) please do the following:

You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription

Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem

Connect the modem to an Ethernet broadband router such as the

DI-604. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-604.)

Connect the router to the D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-7100AP. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-7100AP.)

If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG520.)

Install the drivers for the D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG650 into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG650.)

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Contents Link AirPremierTM AG Contents Package Contents Introduction Features LEDsWireless Basics Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Getting Started IP AddressGetting Started UsingtheConfigurationMenu Home WizardUsing the Configuration Menu Home WirelessHome LAN Get IP From IP AddressAdvanced Mode Wireless Band Advanced PerformanceAdvanced Filters Advanced Encryption Load Balance Select Enabled or Disabled Advanced GroupingAdvanced Dhcp Server Dynamic Pool Settings WinsAdvanced Dhcp Server Static Pool Settings SubMask Gateway WinsAdvanced Dhcp Server Current IP Mapping List Assigned IP address Lease TimeTools Admin Tools SystemTools Firmware Tools Cfg File Tools MiscStatus Device Info Status StatsHelp Using 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 Naming your Computer Right-click on My Computer Select PropertiesChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click PropertiesChecking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows MeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting My Computer Double-click on Network adapters Right-click on D-Link Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Resetting the DWL-7100AP to Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Media Access Control Tech Support for customers within the United States Tech Support for customers within CanadaWarranty and Registration With the Purchaser of the Product Important Note