D-Link DWL-610 manual Getting Started

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Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

Please remember that D-Link Air together, right out of

wireless devices are pre-configured to connect the box, with their default settings.

For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office)

Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem

Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick

Installation Guide included with your router.)

Install the D-Link Air DWL-510 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-510.)

Install the D-Link Air DWL-610 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-610.)

If you wish, you may connect a computer that is equipped with an Ethernet network adapter (such as a DFE-530TX+) to the router also.

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Contents Link Air TM DWL-610 Contents Package Contents Introduction Leds People use Wlan technology for many different purposes Wireless BasicsWireless Basics Getting Started Getting Started IP Address Link AirD-Link Air Utility Using the Configuration UtilityUsing the Configuration Utility Authentication Wireless ModeIP Settings Data EncryptionPower Mode Profile IP SettingsAd-Hoc Channel Advanced Launch Utility on StartupAvailable Network ConfigureProfile Refresh Site SurveySite Survey Add Advanced Advanced Security Settings Site Survey ConfigurationInner Authentication 802.1x Advanced Security Settings EAP TypesEAP-MD5 Trusted CA List Ttls IdentityAuthentication WPA Select WPA-PSKin the Authentication field Passphrase About Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking 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 System Requirements Technical SpecificationsTechnical 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