D-Link DWL-A520 manual Install your Internet Sharing Software

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4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing (continued)

If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wireless network adapter, then follow these steps:

1.Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)

2.Check the Device Manager to confirm that your 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.

3.Install your Internet Sharing Software

4.If required by the ICS software, set the static IP Address for the wireless adapter. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.

Note: The IP Address for all the computers on the network must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all the computers on the 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.

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

If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on a computer other than the one in which you are installing the D-LinkAirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter, then follow these steps:

1.Install the D-LinkAirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter into the computer (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)

2.Check the IP Address for the wireless adapter. Please make certain that all the computers on your network are in the same IP Address range. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking your IP Address.

Note: By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address, automatically.

3.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 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 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 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
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