D-Link DWL-AG650 manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

There are basically two modes of networking:

nInfrastructure - using an Access Point or Wireless Router, such as the DWL-7000AP or DI-774.

nAd-Hoc- directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to- peer communication, using wireless network adapters on

each computer, such as two or more DWL-AG650 wireless network 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):

nA wireless Router - D-LinkAir Xpert DI-774

nA laptop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG650, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL- G650, D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650,orD-Link AirPlus DWL-650+

nA desktop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520

nA Cable modem - D-Link DCM-200 or DCM-201

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Contents DWL-AG650 Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Wireless Basics Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Getting Started DWL-AG650 DWL-AG520 IP Address Using the Configuration Utility Link Info Frequency The DWL-AG650 is a triConfiguration IP SettingsAdvanced Site Survey Add New Profile About Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Naming your Computer Right-click on My ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Computer nameAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click PropertiesNetworking Basics Hardware Tab TroubleshootingGo to Start My Computer Properties ManagerTroubleshooting Computer does not recognize the DWL-AG650 Wireless Adapter Cannot connect to the Access Point or the wireless RouterDWL-AG650 Power and Link lights are not on Forgot my Encryption keyUncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-AG650 Technical Specifications Data Rates Media Access ControlTransmitter Output Power Frequency Range