D-Link DWL-510 manual Introduction

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2. Introduction

The D-Link Air DWL-510 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11b wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places.

The DWL-510 is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the D- Link Air and AirPlus family of products including the DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters, the DI-614+ Wireless Router, DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point and the DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter.

The DWL-510 is an ideal way to connect your computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in the package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and take full advantage of a “connected” environment for work or play!

The DWL-510 includes software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE) and can be integrated into a larger network, running, in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point.) Please take a look at our Getting Started section in this manual to see examples of typical network setups using the DWL-510 in both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc modes.

This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.

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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 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 TasksDiagnostic LED Power SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions TemperatureLink Technical Support over the Telephone 877 Contacting Technical SupportLink Technical Support over the Internet Warranty and Registration Page Important Note