D-Link DWL-510 manual Networking Basics, Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

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7.Networking Basics

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP.

Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, Me or 98SE.

Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections

Select Set up a home or small office network

When this screen appears, click Next.

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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 XPAdding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Adding a local printerPrinters 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 TasksDiagnostic LED Power SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions TemperatureContacting Technical Support Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877Link Technical Support over the Internet Warranty and Registration Page Important Note