D-Link DWL-650+ manual Encryption

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Configuration Utility

Encryption

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

Fig. 6.5

Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption

settings to communicate on the network.

Data Encryption – enable Encryption by clicking on the box. The DWL- 650+ has Encryption disabled as the default setting.

Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes:

Open Authentication – communicates the key across the network

Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings

Auto – will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client

Network Key – enter a key in either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format

Key Format - ASCII or Hexadecimal

Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127

Key type - select the key length, either 64, 128 or 256 bits Key Index – You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to save the changes.

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Contents LinkAirPlus DWL-650+ Contents Package Contents Introduction Product Features Power LinkLEDs Wireless Basics Wireless Basics Standards Based TechnologyInstallation Considerations Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Getting StartedSetting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network IP AddressInstalling the DWL-650+ Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 InstallationInstalling the DWL-650+ \Setup.exeDrivers and Utility Select No, I will restart my computer later For Windows XP, FigUsing the Configuration Utility Double-click on the Configuration Utility iconConfiguration Utility Link InfoConfiguration Encryption Profiles Site SurveyAvailable Networks PropertiesProperties About Troubleshooting Adapters TroubleshootingAirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter StatusComputer does not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on Forgot my Encryption keyTroubleshooting Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Naming your Computer Windows XPComputer Select Properties and click Name Type Command Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000Assigning a Static IP Address Control PanelNetwork Connections Area Connections Click Properties Protocol TCP/IPClick OK Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP Select Obtain DNS server address automaticallyConnecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in WindowsIP address Subnet mask Select Use the following IP address Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows XPChecking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows MeAdding a local printer Printers and Faxes Click on Add a printerSelect Local printer attached to this computer Select Use the following portAdding a local printer Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers Faxes Printers and FaxesNetworking Basics Sharing a network printer Add a PrinterPrinter Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printerTo check for proper installation Go to Start Sharing an LPR printer Local PrinterSelect Create a new port Click Settings Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printerClick Have Disk Click Next Select Yes, to print a test Technical Specifications Other TasksPhysical Dimensions Diagnostic LEDPower Specifications TemperatureContacting Technical Support Link Technical Support over the InternetLimited Warranty and Registration What You Must Do For Warranty ServiceWhat Is Not Covered