D-Link DWL-G630 manual Networking Basics

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Networking Basics (continued)

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000

Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown.

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98SE

Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear.

Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown.

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Contents Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 Contents Package Contents Features IntroductionLEDs 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 Troubleshooting Go to Start My Computer PropertiesHardware 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