D-Link DIR-827 manual Centralize your router or Access Point, Eliminate Interference, Security

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.

Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.

Tips

Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.

Centralize your router or Access Point

Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

Eliminate Interference

Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.

Security

Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.

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Contents Page Initial release PrefaceRevision Date Description Table of Contents Configure Wireless Security 115 Troubleshooting 111Warranty 123 Registration 129 117ProductPackageOverviewContents Browser Requirements System RequirementsComputer with the following Introduction Total PerformanceFeatures Other Features Include Hardware Overview ConnectionsFront View LEDs Installation Before you BeginWireless Installation Considerations Getting Started Configuration Quick Setup WizardPage Page Page Page Page Page Page Web-based Configuration Utility Setup Wizard Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip toPage Page Page Manual Configuration/Internet Setup Dynamic CablePPPoE DSL Reconnect Mode Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or Manual PptpAddress Address ModeUsername Password Reconnect Mode DNS ServersStatic assigned by ISP MAC AddressDS-Lite GatewayWireless Connection Setup and skip to the next Wireless SettingsAdd Wireless Device with WPS and skip to 802.11n/g 2.4GHz Rate802.11n/g 5GHz RateNetwork Settings IP Address Subnet MaskDhcp Server Settings NetBIOS ScopeDhcp Reservation Dynamic Dhcp IP addresses ClientsMedia Server Click IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin IPv6 Internet ConnectionIPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard Page IPv6 over PPPoE Static IPv6 Address Connection LengthPrefix IPv4 AddressIPv6 Manual Setup Auto DetectionStatic IPv6 Autoconfiguration PPPoE Configuration Start SettingsIPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling EndTo 4 Tunneling 6rd LifetimeLink-Local Connectivity Parental Controls Virtual Server Name IP Address Inbound Filter SchedulePort Forwarding TCP/UDPFirewall Application RulesName Trigger Manual Uplink Speed Enable Traffic ShapingQoS Engine Automatic Classification Dynamic FragmentationConfiguration Network Filters MAC Address Dhcp Client ClearAccess Control Access Control WizardPage Page Configure Website Select Allow or Deny Filter Below Website FiltersInbound Filters Action Select Allow or DenyFirewall Settings Application Level Gateway Configuration Routing Advanced Wireless Settings Automatic Wish Rules Wish SettingsEnable Wish PIN Settings Current PIN Reset PIN to Default Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPSEnable Add Wireless StationAdvanced Network Settings Guest Zone Between Zones zones createdIPv6 Firewall RangeIPv6 Routing Administrator Settings ServerTime Settings SysLog Email Settings NotificationReboot Device System SettingsLoad Settings from Local Hard Drive Update Firmware BrowseDdns Ddns for IPv6 HostsSystem Check Schedules General Wireless LANDevice Information Clear Email Now Save Log LogWhat to View View Levels Stats Active SessionsWireless IPv6 Support Wireless Security What is WPA?Wi-PnP Wireless Setup Page Wireless Connection Setup Wizard Wireless Connection Setup WizardPage Configure WPA-Personal PSK Configure WPA-Enterprise Radius Page Using Windows 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration Security Double-click the DIR-827 router Page Connect to a Wireless Network Using WindowsPage Page Using Windows Vista Configure Wireless Security Page Using Windows XP Configure WPA-PSK Page Troubleshooting Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?What can I do if I forgot my password? Ping url -f -l MTU value Page Wireless Basics What is Wireless?Home Small Office and Home OfficeSecurity Centralize your router or Access PointEliminate Interference Wireless Modes Networking Basics Check your IP addressStep Step Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click PropertiesTechnical Specifications Contacting Technical Support Http//support.dlink.com Http//support.dlink.caWarranty Limited WarrantyNon-Applicability of Warranty Submitting a ClaimWhat Is Not Covered Limitation of Liability FCC Caution FCC Radiation Exposure StatementDéclaration d’exposition aux radiations Industry Canada StatementRadiation Exposure Statement Registration Register your product online at registration.dlink.com
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