D-Link DWL-510 manual Wireless Basics

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3.Wireless Basics

D-Link Air wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE 802.11b and other standards, the D-Link wireless products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link.

People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes.

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs – WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change, both physically and logically, can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot.

Scalability - Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications or

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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 AdaptersUncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerComputer does not recognize the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter DWL-510 Link lights are not onPage 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 Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window Naming your ComputerWindows XP Computer Select Properties and clickSelect 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 PingingAdding a local printer Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XPPrinters and Faxes 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 SpecificationsTemperature Diagnostic LEDPower Specifications Physical DimensionsLink Technical Support over the Telephone 877 Contacting Technical SupportLink Technical Support over the Internet Warranty and Registration Page Important Note
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