Wireless Basics | D-Link DWL-510 guide

Wireless Basics

3.Building Materials make a difference - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices, and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

4.Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

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D-Link DWL-510 manual Wireless Basics

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LinkAir DWL-510 Contents Package Contents Introduction Product Features & Benefits LEDs Wireless Basics Standards Based Technology Installation Considerations Wireless 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 Identifier About Troubleshooting Status Adapters Computer 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 XP Networking 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 window Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Network Connections Control Panel Protocol TCP/IP Area Connections Click Properties Click OK For Windows XP Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Adding a local printerPrinters and Faxes Click on Add a printer Select Use the following port Select Local printer attached to this computer Networking Basics Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers Faxes Add a Printer Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Printer Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers Local Printer Sharing an LPR printer Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown Select Create a new port Click Settings Click Have Disk Order to share Printer Other Tasks Technical Specifications Power Specifications Diagnostic LEDPhysical Dimensions Temperature Contacting Technical Support Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877Link Technical Support over the Internet Warranty and Registration Page Important Note