D-Link DWL-650+ manual Configuration

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Configuration Utility

Configuration

D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter

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This Configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-650+.

Fig. 6.4

To communicate on the network all devices must have the

same settings for the following properties:

SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default.

Wireless Mode - Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options:

Infrastructure - connecting the WLAN using an Access Point such as the DWL-1000AP. (The default setting.)

Ad-Hoc – wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520 Wireless PCI adapter in a peer-to-peer environment.

Channel – The default channel setting is channel 6. However, the DWL-650+ will automatically select the channel to match the channel setting for the selected Access Point. In Ad Hoc mode, the channel must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless adapter.

TX Rate - Select the transmission rate on the network. 11Mbps is the default setting.

Preamble - Select Long or Short Preamble. The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the Access Point and the roaming wireless Network adapters. Long Preamble is the default setting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type.

Power Mode – Select from three modes:

Continuous Access Mode-this default setting consumes the most power Maximum Power Save-this setting consumes the least power

Power Save- this setting consumes a moderate amount of power

If any changes are made to the configuration of the wireless adapter, click Apply to save the changes.

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Contents LinkAirPlus DWL-650+ Contents Package Contents Introduction LEDs Product FeaturesPower Link Wireless Basics Standards Based Technology Wireless BasicsInstallation Considerations Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure NetworkIP Address Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc NetworkWindows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 Installation Installing the DWL-650+Drivers and Utility Installing the DWL-650+\Setup.exe For Windows XP, Fig Select No, I will restart my computer laterDouble-click on the Configuration Utility icon Using the Configuration UtilityLink Info Configuration UtilityConfiguration Encryption Available Networks Site SurveyProfiles PropertiesProperties About Troubleshooting AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter TroubleshootingAdapters StatusDWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerComputer does not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter Forgot my Encryption keyTroubleshooting Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Computer Select Properties and click Naming your ComputerWindows XP Name Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type CommandNetwork Connections Assigning a Static IP AddressControl Panel Protocol TCP/IP Area Connections Click PropertiesClick OK Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XPIP address Subnet mask Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Select Use the following IP address Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me For Windows XP Checking the Wireless Connection by PingingFor Windows Me Checking the Wireless Connection by PingingPrinters and Faxes Click on Add a printer Adding a local printerSelect Use the following port Select Local printer attached to this computerAdding a local printer Adding a local printer Printers and Faxes Go to Start Printers FaxesPrinter Networking Basics Sharing a network printerAdd a Printer Select Browse for a printer Sharing a network printerTo check for proper installation Go to Start Local Printer Sharing an LPR printerSelect Create a new port Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Click SettingsClick Have Disk Click Next Select Yes, to print a test Other Tasks Technical SpecificationsPower Specifications Diagnostic LEDPhysical Dimensions TemperatureLink Technical Support over the Internet Contacting Technical SupportWhat You Must Do For Warranty Service Limited Warranty and RegistrationWhat Is Not Covered