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

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Networking Basics

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging

For Windows Me and 98:

Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to Fig. 8.36 will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where

xxxis the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless

	router or access point, as	Fig. 8.36
	shown.	Fig. 8.36
	shown.

Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP

After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.

Whether you want to add a local printer (a printer connected directly to one computer,) share an LPR printer (a printer connected to a print server) or share a network printer (a printer connected to your network through a Gateway/Router,) use the Add Printer Wizard. Please follow the directions below:

First, make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all of the computers on your network.

We will show you 3 ways to use the Add Printer Wizard

1.Adding a local printer

2.Sharing an network printer

3.Sharing an LPR printer

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Contents LinkAirPlus DWL-650+ Contents Package Contents Introduction LEDs Product FeaturesPower Link 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 InstallationDrivers and Utility Installing the DWL-650+\Setup.exe 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 Site Survey Available NetworksProfiles PropertiesProperties About Troubleshooting Troubleshooting AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless AdapterAdapters StatusCannot connect to the access point or the wireless router DWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not onComputer does not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter 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 Computer Select Properties and click Naming your ComputerWindows XP Name Type Command Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000Network Connections Assigning a Static IP AddressControl Panel Area Connections Click Properties Protocol TCP/IPClick OK Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP Select Obtain DNS server address automaticallyIP 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 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 FaxesPrinter Networking Basics Sharing a network printerAdd a Printer 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 TasksDiagnostic LED Power SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions TemperatureContacting Technical Support Link Technical Support over the InternetLimited Warranty and Registration What You Must Do For Warranty ServiceWhat Is Not Covered