D-Link DWL-510 manual Troubleshooting

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6.Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.)

1.Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter

•Go to Start

•Right-click on

My Computer

•Click Properties

•Select the Hardware Tab

•Click Device Manager

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Contents LinkAir DWL-510 Contents Package Contents Introduction Product Features & Benefits LEDs Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Standards Based TechnologyWireless Basics Getting Started Getting Started IP Address Using the Configuration Utility Link Info Configuration IP Setting Assigning a Static IP Address Site Survey Ssid Service Set Identifier Site Survey AddAbout Troubleshooting Adapters StatusCannot connect to the access point or the wireless router Computer does not recognize the DWL-510 Wireless AdapterDWL-510 Link lights are not on Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on ApplyPage Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Naming your Computer Windows XPComputer Select Properties and click Computer Name Tab in the System Properties windowSelect Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Type Command Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000Control Panel Network ConnectionsArea Connections Click Properties Protocol TCP/IPClick OK Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows XPPrinters and Faxes Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XPAdding a local printer Click on Add a printer Select Local printer attached to this computer Select Use the following portNetworking Basics Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers Faxes Sharing a network printer Add a PrinterPrinter Select Browse for a printerNetworking Basics Sharing a network printer Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers Sharing an LPR printer Local PrinterSelect Create a new port Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shownClick Settings Click Have Disk Order to share Printer Technical Specifications Other TasksDiagnostic LED Power SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions TemperatureLink Technical Support over the Internet Contacting Technical SupportLink Technical Support over the Telephone 877 Warranty and Registration Page Important Note