D-Link DAP-1160 manual Connect to a Wireless Network, Using Windows XP

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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connect to a Wireless Network

Using Windows® XP

Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

or

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Networking Basics ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Features LAN Ports1-2 Hardware OverviewConnections LEDs WEP/WPA Solid green when wireless security is enabledWeb-based Configuration Utility ConfigurationAfter logging in the Setup Wizard page will be displayed Click Launch Setup Wizard Setup WizardConfiguration Click Next to continue Configuration Click Save Wireless Mode Wireless SettingsWireless Access Point Wireless Channel Access Point SettingsChannel scan mode AP Client SettingsWDS Security None WEP64/128 Bridge SettingsWDS Security Bridge with AP Mode SettingsChannel scan Site Survey LAN Static IP TypeDynamic IP IP Address Subnet MaskClient List Performance Mode SettingAdvanced Filters System AdminTools Firmware Device Info StatusView Log LogTraffic Statistics StatsSupport What is WEP? Wireless SecurityAscii Configure WEPSecurity What is WPA? Auto Next to Personal / Enterprise, select Personal Configure WPA-PersonalAuto Next to Personal / Enterprise, select Enterprise Configure WPA EnterpriseUsing Windows XP Connect to a Wireless NetworkConfigure WEP Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-Personal Connecting to a Wireless Network Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? TroubleshootingWhat can I do if I forgot my password? Wireless Basics Wireless Local Area Network Wlan What is Wireless?Small Office and Home Office Wireless Personal Area Network WpanHome Eliminate Interference Centralize your Access PointSecurity Wireless ModesCheck your IP address Networking BasicsStep Statically Assign an IP addressNetwork Standards Antenna Technical SpecificationsSecurity FCC Caution Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementRadiation Exposure Statement Version 1.0 Feb