D-Link DWL-G630 manual Getting Started, Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

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Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

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You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office).

Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.

Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router).

If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the D-Link AirPlusTMG DWL-G520 or DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter).

Install the D-Link DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G630).

If you wish, you may connect a computer that is equipped with an Ethernet net- work adapter (such as a DFE-530TX+) to the router also.

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Contents Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 Contents Package Contents Features IntroductionLEDs People use Wlan technology for many different purposes Wireless BasicsStandards-Based Technology Wireless BasicsInstallation Considerations Getting Started Wireless router D-Link AirPlus XtremeTM G DI-624Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure NetworkDWL-G630 Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc NetworkSelect the Wireless Networks tab Using the Configuration UtilityLink Info Configuration UtilityConfiguration Encryption Add, Connect and Properties Site SurveySite Survey Add, Connect or Properties About Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Workgroup name Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optionalNetworking Basics Networking Basics Next Networking Basics Right-click on My Computer Naming your ComputerComputer name Checking the IP Address in Windows XPSupport tab Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Default GatewayClick on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties 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 Sensitivity for 802.11b Technical SpecificationsFrequency Range Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note