D-Link DWL-510 manual Product Features & Benefits

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Product Features & Benefits

•Provides a simple and inexpensive way to connect your desktop computer to a wireless network at home, or at the office

•Wi-Fi compatible

•Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant devices

•Quick and Easy Installation- The DWL-510 installs quickly and easily to a standard PCI 2.2 slot in a desktop computer. By following the simple steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide, you can connect to an available wireless network in a matter of seconds

•High Performance 32-bit PCI- The high capacity PCI interface utilized by the DWL-510 ensures optimal performance in transmitting a wireless signal within the desktop computer. By utilizing a standard PCI 2.2 interface, the DWL-510 ensures a wide range of compatibility with motherboards used by PC manufacturers

•Provides high-speed wireless connection up to 11Mbps

•Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range

•Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching

•Provides a measure of security for the information transmitted over a wireless network with high data encryption at 64 or 128-bit WEP.

•Supports infrastructure networks via an access point and peer-to- peer communication in ad-hoc mode

•32-bit PCI performance

•User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities

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Contents LinkAir DWL-510 Contents Package Contents Introduction Product Features & Benefits LEDs Wireless Basics Standards Based Technology Installation ConsiderationsWireless Basics Getting Started Getting Started IP Address Using the Configuration Utility Link Info Configuration IP Setting Assigning a Static IP Address Site Survey Site Survey Add Ssid Service Set IdentifierAbout Troubleshooting Status AdaptersComputer does not recognize the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWL-510 Link lights are not on Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on ApplyPage Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Windows XP Naming your ComputerComputer Select Properties and click Computer Name Tab in the System Properties windowSelect Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type CommandNetwork Connections Control PanelProtocol TCP/IP Area Connections Click PropertiesClick OK For Windows XP Checking the Wireless Connection by PingingPrinters and Faxes Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XPAdding a local printer Click on Add a printer Select Use the following port Select Local printer attached to this computerNetworking Basics Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers Faxes Add a Printer Sharing a network printerSelect Browse for a printer PrinterNetworking Basics Sharing a network printer Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers Local Printer Sharing an LPR printerEnter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown Select Create a new portClick Settings Click Have Disk Order to share Printer Other Tasks Technical SpecificationsPower Specifications Diagnostic LEDPhysical Dimensions TemperatureLink Technical Support over the Internet Contacting Technical SupportLink Technical Support over the Telephone 877 Warranty and Registration Page Important Note