D-Link DWL-G650 manual Getting Started, „ a wireless Router D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624

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Getting Started

There are basically two modes of networking:

„Infrastructure – using an Access Point, or Wireless Router, such as the DI-624.

„Ad-Hoc– directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to- peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-G650 wireless network Cardbus adapters.

On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.

An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or a Wireless Router. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices):

„A wireless Router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624

„A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link AirPro DWL-G650

„A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520, or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+

(D-LinkAir devices have speeds up to 11Mbps)

„A Cable modem - D-LinkDCM-200

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Contents Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G650 Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Wireless Basics Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Wireless BasicsLink AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Getting Started „ a wireless Router D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624Link AirPro DWL-G650 Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network Getting StartedSetting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network IP AddressUsing the Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Link InfoConfiguration Encryption Profiles Site SurveyAvailable Networks AddAdd New Profile About 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 „ Right-click on My ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Computer nameAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 „ Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP „ Click PropertiesNetworking Basics Hardware Tab TroubleshootingProperties ManagerTroubleshooting DWL-G650 Power and Link lights are not on Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerForgot my Encryption key Troubleshooting How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G650 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Contacting Technical Support Link Technical Support over the InternetWarranty and Registration Page Important Note