D-Link DWL-G630 manual Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

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Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

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Install the D-LinkDWL-G630Wireless Cardbus Adapter into one laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.)

Install another DWL-G630into a laptop computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.)

Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network. (See the box below).

IP Address

When assigning IP addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP address for each computer must be in the same IP address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in 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.

IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP address, one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network.

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Contents Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 Contents Package Contents Introduction FeaturesLEDs Wireless Basics People use Wlan technology for many different purposesWireless Basics Standards-Based TechnologyInstallation Considerations Wireless router D-Link AirPlus XtremeTM G DI-624 Getting StartedSetting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network Getting StartedSetting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network DWL-G630Using the Configuration Utility Select the Wireless Networks tabConfiguration Utility Link InfoConfiguration Encryption Site Survey Add, Connect and PropertiesSite Survey Add, Connect or Properties About Networking Basics Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Workgroup nameNetworking Basics Networking Basics Next Networking Basics Naming your Computer Right-click on My ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Computer nameAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Support tabNetwork Connections Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties Default GatewayAssigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 IP Address e.g Subnet MaskNetworking Basics Go to Start My Computer Properties TroubleshootingHardware Tab Click Device Manager Troubleshooting Why aren’t the Power and Link lights on? Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G630? Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Sensitivity for 802.11bFrequency Range Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note