D-Link DWL-6000AP manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network:

Networking Basics - learn how to check and assign your IP Address; share printers and files.

Using the Configuration Menu - learn the settings for the DWL-6000AP, using the web-based interface.

Troubleshooting - learn how to check for common installation issues and other tips for troubleshooting.

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Please remember that D-Link AirPro wireless devices are pre-configured to connect

together, right out of the box, with the default settings.

For a typical wireless setup at home (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 AirPro DWL-6000AP (see the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-6000AP.)

If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-A520.)

Install the drivers for the wireless cardbus adapter (D-LinkAirPro DWL-A650) into the laptop computer (see the Quick Installation Guide included

with DWL-A650.)

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Contents Link AirProTM Contents Package Contents Introduction Reset MDI RJ-45 Ethernet Port ConnectionsPage Wireless Basics LedsWireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Getting Started IP AddressGetting Started Using the Configuration Menu Factory Default Settings for the DWL-6000APUsing the Configuration Menu Home WirelessHome Wizard Using the Configuration Menu Home Wireless Using the Configuration Menu Advanced Performance Advanced Filters Wireless Access Settings Using the Configuration Menu Advanced Filters Wlan Partition Using the Configuration Menu Advanced Encryption Using the Configuration Menu Tools Admin Tools SystemUsing the Configuration Menu Tools Firmware Tools MiscUsing the Configuration Menu Run Tftp Program Tftp Program Status Device InfoUsing the Configuration Menu Status Stats HelpUsing 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 Network Setup Wizard Naming your Computer Right-click on My ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Computer nameAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Select Built-in EthernetSelecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XPAdding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Other Networking TasksStart Printers Faxes Click on Add a printer Adding a local printer Select Local printer attached to this computerAdding a local printer Adding a local printer Sharing a network printer Go to Start Printers and FaxesNetworking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Sharing an LPR printer Address and the Port Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Click Have Disk This screen will display informa- tion about your printer Troubleshooting Default My Computer Troubleshooting Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Why can’t I get a wireless connection?Resetting the DWL-6000AP to Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications Temperature802.11a Specifications 802.11b Specifications Contacting Technical Support Technical Support for customers within the United StatesWarranty and Registration Page Important Note