D-Link DWL-A520 manual An Ad Hoc Network, To complete this installation, please follow these steps

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3. An Ad Hoc Network

If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files and printers, but no Internet connection, please complete the following instructions. When your Ad Hoc network is complete it may look similar to this:

(Requirements: Wireless network adapters -for example, the D-LinkAirPro DWL-

A650 and the DWL-A520.)

To complete this installation, please follow these steps:

1.Install the D-LinkAirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer on your wireless network. (You can also install the D-LinkAirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. Please refer to the Quick Install Guide included with each product.)

2.Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.

Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all computers on your network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.

3.Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter.

4.Check the Wireless Configuration for each wireless adapter. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Wireless Configuration.

5.Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP.

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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 Printers and Faxes Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XPAdding a local printer Click on Add a printer Select Local printer attached to this computer Select Use the following portNetworking Basics Go to Start Printers Faxes Select Network Printer Sharing a network printerPrinters and Faxes Click on Add a Printer Select Browse for a printer You have completed adding the printer Local printer… Sharing an LPR printerAdd a 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
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