D-Link DWL-G630 manual Getting Started, Wireless router D-Link AirPlus XtremeTM 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-G630 Wireless 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 XtremeTM G DI-624

A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-LinkAirPlusTM G DWL-G630

A desktop computer with a wireless adapter - D-LinkAirPlusTM G DWL-G520or DWL-G510

A cable modem - D-LinkDCM-201

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Contents Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 Contents Package Contents LEDs FeaturesIntroduction 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 Hardware Tab Click Device Manager TroubleshootingGo to Start My Computer Properties 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