D-Link DWL-G630 manual Introduction, Features, LEDs

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Introduction

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The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11b/802.11g (2.4GHz) wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places.

Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G630 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlusTM G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products.

Features

￿Faster Wireless Networking - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity. With the DWL-G630 in your laptop PC, you will have the flexibility of wireless net- working speeds that save you time and money.

￿Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-G630 can connect with existing 802.11b- or 802.11g- compliant routers, access points and cards. That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks.

￿32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - The DWL-G630 is a powerful 32-bit cardbus adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with other D-LinkAir PlusTM G products will automatically connect to the network out of the box.

￿User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.

LEDs

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G630has the following LEDs:

Activity

A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted.

Link

A steady light indicates a connection to an access point.

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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 Default Gateway Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties 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
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