D-Link DWL-A520 manual Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses

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2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses

(Network administrators with Static 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 multiple IP addresses that you have purchased from your Internet Service Provider -or-you want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Static IP Addresses, then follow the instructions on the next page. When you have completed your network, it should look similar to this:

Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) provides you a static IP address for each computer and the Access Point on your network. Please refer to the manual that came with your Access Point to determine its configuration.

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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 Naming your Computer Windows XPRight-click on My Computer Select Properties and Click 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 and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Adding a local printerPrinters 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 Sharing a network printer Printers and Faxes Click on Add a PrinterSelect Network Printer Select Browse for a printer You have completed adding the printer Sharing an LPR printer Add a 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 TasksPhysical Dimensions TemperatureWarranty Current ConsumptionContacting Technical Support Link Technical Support over the InternetLimited Warranty and Registration What You Must Do For Warranty ServiceWhat Is Not Covered