D-Link DWL-A520 manual Wireless Basics

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Wireless Basics

D-Link AirPro wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11a, the D-Link AirPro wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure has proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same network applications they use on an Ethernet LAN. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems, support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. For most users, there is no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktop computer and a wireless computer equipped with a wireless adapter other than the added benefit of the ability to roam within the wireless-cell. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link.

People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes.

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Ad-hoc management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change, both physically and logically, can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Furthermore, IEEE standardization mandates interoperability of all WLAN devices that conform to the 802.11a set of standards.

Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

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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 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 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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