D-Link DWL-A520 manual An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing

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4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing

If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server, then follow the instructions below. When you have completed your network, it should look similar to this:

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To share an Internet connection with Internet Sharing software you will need to purchase Internet Sharing software or use the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) utility provided with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows 98SE.

Please follow your software documentation to properly configure the Internet sharing software after you install your wireless networking adapters. To install your wireless network adapter follow the instructions on the next page.

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Contents LinkAirPro DWL-A520 Contents Package Contents Introduction LED Product FeaturesWireless 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 An Ad Hoc Network To complete this installation, please follow these stepsAn Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing Install your Internet Sharing Software General Tab Using the Configuration UtilityFrame 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 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 Network Setup Wizard Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window Naming your ComputerWindows XP Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and ClickRight-click on My Computer Click Properties NameSelect the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager Checking the Wireless Configuration Select Settings Click on Right-click on the Networking Icon Checking the IP Address in Windows XPDouble-click on Control Panel Network Connections Assigning a Static IP AddressProtocol TCP/IP Click OK Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Adding a local printerPrinters and Faxes Click on Add a printer Select Use the following port Select Local printer attached to this computerNetworking 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 Printer Name or IP Address Click SettingsClick Have Disk Click Next Select Yes, to print a test Other Tasks Technical SpecificationsCurrent Consumption Physical DimensionsTemperature WarrantyLink Technical Support over the Internet Contacting Technical SupportWhat You Must Do For Warranty Service Limited Warranty and RegistrationWhat Is Not Covered