D-Link DWL-650+ manual Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging, For Windows XP

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Networking Basics

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or Access Point using a static IP address in Windows Me or Windows 98.

Select Use the following IP address.

Input a static IP address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or access point.

IP address: 192.168.0.51

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router

Select Detect connection to network media.

Click OK

Fig. 8.34

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging

For Windows XP and 2000:

Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to Fig. 8.35 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 wireless router or access Fig. 8.35 point, as shown.

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Contents LinkAirPlus DWL-650+ Contents Package Contents Introduction Power Link Product FeaturesLEDs 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+\Setup.exe Installing the DWL-650+Drivers and Utility 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 Properties Site SurveyAvailable Networks ProfilesProperties About Troubleshooting Status TroubleshootingAirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter AdaptersForgot my Encryption key Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on Computer does not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless AdapterTroubleshooting 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 Windows XP Naming your ComputerComputer Select Properties and click Name Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type CommandControl Panel Assigning a Static IP AddressNetwork Connections Protocol TCP/IP Area Connections Click PropertiesClick OK Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XPConnecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Connecting to a Wireless NetworkIP address Subnet mask 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 FaxesAdd a Printer Networking Basics Sharing a network printerPrinter 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 SpecificationsTemperature Diagnostic LEDPower Specifications Physical DimensionsLink Technical Support over the Internet Contacting Technical SupportWhat You Must Do For Warranty Service Limited Warranty and RegistrationWhat Is Not Covered