D-Link DWL-A520 manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types of networks in this section:

1.A Home Internet Network

with A Residential Gateway/Router

2.A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses

3.An Ad Hoc Network

4.An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing

Please select, from the four types of networks described above, the type of network that is appropriate for your needs. Please follow the instructions in the corresponding section that follows.

1.A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router (Network administrators with Dynamic IPs can also follow these instructions.) If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router – or - if you want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses, then follow the instructions on the next page. When it is complete, your network may look similar to this:

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses “automatically.” With a DHCP-capable gateway, there is no need to manually assign an IP address.

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Contents LinkAirPro DWL-A520 Contents Package Contents Introduction Product Features LEDWireless Basics Standards Based Technology Installation Considerations Wireless Basics Getting Started Home Internet Network with a Residential Gateway/Router Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses To complete this installation, please follow these steps An Ad Hoc NetworkAn Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing Install your Internet Sharing Software Using the Configuration Utility General TabFrame Statistics Tab Transmit Retries Tab Station Tab Driver Tab On the Options menu, choose Settings \Temp\Logfile Troubleshooting Status Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 Network Setup Wizard Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and Click Naming your ComputerWindows XP Computer Name Tab in the System Properties windowName Right-click on My Computer Click PropertiesSelect the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager Checking the Wireless Configuration Select Settings Click on Checking the IP Address in Windows XP Right-click on the Networking IconAssigning a Static IP Address Double-click on Control Panel Network ConnectionsProtocol TCP/IP Click OK Adding a local printer Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XPPrinters and Faxes Click on Add a printer Select Local printer attached to this computer Select Use the following portNetworking Basics Go to Start Printers Faxes Printers and Faxes Click on Add a Printer Sharing a network printerSelect Network Printer Select Browse for a printer You have completed adding the printer Add a Printer Sharing an LPR printerLocal printer… Select Create a new port Click Settings Printer Name or IP AddressClick Have Disk Click Next Select Yes, to print a test Technical Specifications Other TasksWarranty Physical DimensionsTemperature Current ConsumptionContacting Technical Support Link Technical Support over the InternetLimited Warranty and Registration What You Must Do For Warranty ServiceWhat Is Not Covered