D-Link DWL-AG650 manual Cannot connect to the Access Point or the wireless Router

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Troubleshooting

2. I cannot connect to the Access Point or the wireless Router.

nMake sure that the SSID on the DWL-AG650 Cardbus adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless Router.

nMove the DWL-AG650 and Access Point or wireless Router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.

nDisable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES)

nMake sure that the Access Point/Router is not locked down to a different frequency

nTurn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-AG650. Turn on the Access Point, and then turn on the computer with the DWL-AG650.

nRefresh the DWL-AG650 Utility

3.The DWL-AG650 Power and Link lights are not on.

nCheck to see if the DWL-AG650 Cardbus adapter is firmly inserted into the PC Card slot of your laptop computer.

4.I forgot my Encryption key.

nReset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWL-AG650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter to the factory default settings.

5.The computer does not recognize the DWL-AG650 Wireless Adapter.

nMake sure that the DWL-AG650 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s PC Card slot.

nIf Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following:

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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 Frequency The DWL-AG650 is a tri Link InfoIP Settings ConfigurationAdvanced Site Survey Add New Profile About Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Right-click on My Computer Naming your ComputerComputer name Checking the IP Address in Windows XPAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000Networking Basics Manager TroubleshootingGo to Start My Computer Properties Hardware TabTroubleshooting Forgot my Encryption key Cannot connect to the Access Point or the wireless RouterDWL-AG650 Power and Link lights are not on Computer does not recognize the DWL-AG650 Wireless AdapterUncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-AG650 Technical Specifications Frequency Range Media Access ControlTransmitter Output Power Data Rates
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