D-Link DWL-650+ manual Wireless Basics

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3.Wireless Basics

D-Link AirPlus wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is available. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPlus wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility with the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems, support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. For most users, there is no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktop computer and a wireless computer equipped with a wireless adapter other than the added benefit of the ability to roam within a wireless-cell. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link.

People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes.

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs – WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change, both physically and logically, can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to install cable through walls and ceilings.

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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
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