D-Link DWL-610 manual Introduction

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Introduction

The D-Link Air DWL-610 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11b wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places.

The DWL-610 is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the D-Link Air and AirPlus family of products including the DWL-510 and DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapters, the DI-614+ Wireless Router, DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point and the DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter.

The DWL-610 is an ideal way to connect your laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in the package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

The DWL-610 comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network, running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point or Router) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point or Router).

The IEEE 802.11b Ethernet standard allows you to connect computers and 802.11b compatible devices at speeds up to 11Mbps, dependent upon the distance between wireless adapters, the configuration of your working environment, or the capabilities or limitations of your computer systems.

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Contents Link Air TM DWL-610 Contents Package Contents Introduction Leds Wireless Basics People use Wlan technology for many different purposesWireless Basics Getting Started Getting Started IP Address Using the Configuration Utility Link AirD-Link Air UtilityUsing the Configuration Utility Wireless Mode AuthenticationIP Settings Data EncryptionProfile IP Settings Power ModeAd-Hoc Channel Advanced Launch Utility on StartupConfigure Available NetworkProfile Refresh Site SurveySite Survey Add Advanced Site Survey Configuration Advanced Security Settings802.1x Advanced Security Settings EAP Types Inner AuthenticationEAP-MD5 Ttls Identity Trusted CA ListAuthentication WPA Select WPA-PSKin the Authentication field Passphrase About Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Naming your Computer Checking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Checking the Wireless Connection By Pinging in Windows XP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-610 Technical Specifications System RequirementsTechnical Specifications Wa r r a n t y a n d Re g i s t r at i o n Limited Warranty Software Link Offices for Registration and Warranty Service Bsmi Warning Offices Netherlands Link Benelux