D-Link DWL-510 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.

•Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-510 PCI adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router.

3.The DWL-510 Link lights are not on.

•Check to see if the DWL-510 PCI adapter is firmly inserted into a PC PCI slot.

4.The computer does not recognize the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter.

•Make sure that the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s PCI slot.

•If 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:

A.Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders

B.Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply

C.Search for the files NETR33X.INF and NETR33X.SYS. Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and Windows 2000 will rename .inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.)

5.The computer with the DWL-510 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network.

•Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection.

Troubleshooting

•Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.

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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 StatusDWL-510 Link lights are not on Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerComputer does not recognize the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter 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 Computer Select Properties and click Naming your ComputerWindows XP 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 XPAdding a local printer Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XPPrinters and Faxes 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 TasksPhysical Dimensions Diagnostic LEDPower Specifications TemperatureLink Technical Support over the Telephone 877 Contacting Technical SupportLink Technical Support over the Internet Warranty and Registration Page Important Note